# Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (bachelor's)

Charlotte, NC. IPEDS 445708, CIP 19.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/johnson-and-wales-university-charlotte/majors/foods-nutrition-and-related-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,586
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,571 (U.S. median for this major: $55,747 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,128)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,176

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,571 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,414 | $97,168 | 5.7 years |
| 30-48k | $24,568 | $101,957 | 6.0 years |
| 48-75k | $25,109 | $104,202 | 6.1 years |
| 75-110k | $30,117 | $124,986 | 7.3 years |
| 110k+ | $33,680 | $139,772 | 8.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina A & T State University | $67,054 | $31,000 | $10,846 | 57% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | $50,571 | $27,000 | $27,426 | 49% |

## Careers
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $74,930 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $67,560 NC, $76,400 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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