# Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Charlotte, NC. IPEDS 445708, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/johnson-and-wales-university-charlotte/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,374
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,790 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,175 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (7 colleges, $49,798): +$5,992
- Versus the U.S. median: -$408

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,790 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 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $24,568 | $101,957 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $25,109 | $104,202 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $30,117 | $124,986 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $33,680 | $139,772 | 6.3 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | $63,402 | $19,750 | $24,516 | 61% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | $55,790 | $26,175 | $27,426 | 49% |
| East Carolina University | $55,541 | $26,000 | $15,739 | 63% |
| Western Carolina University | $49,798 | $26,000 | $13,315 | 60% |
| Appalachian State University | $48,546 | $24,323 | $16,836 | 75% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $44,625 | $21,875 | $10,965 | 56% |
| North Carolina Central University | $42,085 | $29,000 | $15,359 | 42% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $76,520 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $63,860 NC, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $111,030 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $108,130 NC, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $59,420 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $54,990 NC, $61,160 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.8% 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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