by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a JWU Charlotte degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how JWU Charlotte measures up.
JWU Charlotte is ranked #2,699 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within North Carolina, it ranks #118 of 124 for value.
Among the majors JWU Charlotte offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | #5 of 6 |
| Entrepreneurship | #9 of 10 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | #9 of 10 |
| Food & Nutrition | #25 of 28 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | #32 of 38 |
| Nutrition and Wellness | #32 of 38 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | #83 of 115 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | #210 of 230 |
| Child and Family Studies | #210 of 230 |
| Business Administration / Management | #1,110 of 1,232 |
Below is the detailed JWU Charlotte value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is ranked #31 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #118 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the JWU Charlotte financial aid page to be sure.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is ranked #2,699 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at JWU Charlotte costs about $27,426. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $109,704 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $58,117 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $27,426 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $27,426 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $109,704 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the JWU Charlotte net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What JWU Charlotte costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a JWU Charlotte degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $232,468 | — | — |
| All Students | $109,704 | #2,699 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $109,704 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $232,468 | — | — |
| All Students | $109,704 | #118 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $109,704 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at JWU Charlotte shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $24,385 |
| $30K–$48K | $27,441 |
| $48K–$75K | $30,472 |
| $75K–$110K | $31,188 |
| Over $110K | $33,744 |
About 100% of JWU Charlotte undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,228 per year. Get more details on the JWU Charlotte financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average JWU Charlotte cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.