Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
If you plan to study Culinary Arts, take a look at what Johnson & Wales University-Providence. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence sits in Providence, RI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 395 culinary arts graduations were recorded at Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
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Studying Online at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Distance learning is available at Johnson & Wales University-Providence. Among 4,303 students, 63 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,243 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Culinary Arts Rankings at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
These rankings give you a sense of how Johnson & Wales University-Providence’s Culinary Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #9 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 310 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #9 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 310 |
Earnings for Culinary Arts Graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Those who finish Johnson & Wales University-Providence’s Culinary Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,945 |
| 2 years | $28,647 |
| 3 years | $32,259 |
| 4 years | $34,171 |
| 5 years | $38,274 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Culinary Arts graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Providence report median earnings of $34,171, compared with $44,677 for all Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Culinary Arts graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Providence comes in at $20,872.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Culinary Arts graduates at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Culinary Arts graduates at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are 71% women (279) and 29% men (116).
Culinary Arts Associate’s Program at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Of the 239 associate’s culinary arts graduates at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, 77% were women (185) and 23% were men (54).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 138 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 10 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
| Unknown | 14 |
Minority students account for 30% of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, below the national average of 52%.*
Culinary Arts Bachelor’s Program at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Of the 154 bachelor’s culinary arts graduates at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, 61% were women (94) and 39% were men (60).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 94 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Culinary Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Culinary Arts Concentrations at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
The Culinary Arts program at Johnson & Wales University-Providence includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Baking & Pastry Arts | 203 |
| Chef Training | 170 |
| Culinary Science/Culinology | 20 |
| Other Culinary Arts | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Culinary Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Culinary Arts program at Johnson & Wales University-Providence go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Culinary Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $55,930 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $50,662 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $47,691 |
| Bakers | $41,467 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $41,438 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,104 |
| Cooks, All Other | $36,782 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.