MBA Program

MBA Program at Johnson & Wales University

Private university ยท Providence, Rhode Island

  • MBA
  • Online MBA

Johnson & Wales University is a private university with graduate business programs in Providence, Rhode Island. The institution is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 395 students, alongside 3,868 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an online MBA format for remote or working students. That puts it among the 2 of 5 schools in MBA Lab's Rhode Island directory listing an online MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

Providence has 2 schools in MBA Lab's MBA programs directory, so it's worth comparing options in the same market before deciding - commute, employer partnerships, and evening scheduling often separate schools that look similar on paper.

What to ask Johnson & Wales University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Published price vs. actual price. Private institutions like Johnson & Wales University often discount heavily through merit aid, so the sticker figure is rarely what admitted students pay. Ask what share of the incoming class receives institutional aid and the median award.
  • What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
  • Compare inside Providence first. With 2 schools in this directory in the same city, you can often visit or attend information sessions at all of them in a single week - the fastest way to tell apart programs whose websites read identically.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionJohnson & Wales University
Controlprivate
LocationProvidence, Rhode Island
Campus settingMidsize city
Carnegie classMaster's college or university (larger programs)
MBA formats listed MBA Online MBA
Graduate enrollment395
Undergraduate enrollment3,868
Institutional accreditationNew England Commission on Higher Education
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Johnson & Wales University

Details below come from Johnson & Wales University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA

Online MBA
$842 per credit
  • Length 21 months
  • Credits 36
  • Delivery Hybrid
What that price is$842 per credit hour (2026-27 online graduate rate)
Estimated degree costAbout $30,312 at the resident rate for all 36 credits - tuition only, before fees the school bills separately. Confirm with the program.
On length36 credits for business undergrads, 42 for non-business. Full-time: 1.5-2 years (as fast as 15 months); part-time: 2-3 years. A separate one-year (12-month) accelerated track is also offered. Billed per credit hour - exact figure not confirmed on the pages checked this pass.
Class scheduleMix of online and in-person; the one-year track offers fully online sections with no campus visits required

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $57,220 Median of 447 graduates working one year after completion -34% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $73,821 Median of 468 graduates working four years after completion +29% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $34,341 Median across 382 borrowers entering repayment About 0.60x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 5 schools in MBA Lab's Rhode Island MBA programs directory that report a figure, Johnson & Wales University ranks 4th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Johnson & Wales University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

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Compare with other schools in Rhode Island

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
Johnson & Wales University This page Providence — MBA, Online MBA $57,220
Providence College Providence (same city) Yes MBA, Part-Time MBA $73,619
Bryant University Smithfield Yes MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA $85,890
University of Rhode Island Kingston Yes MBA, Part-Time MBA $89,971
Roger Williams University Bristol Yes MBA $55,305

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Johnson & Wales University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA at Johnson & Wales University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the MBA at Johnson & Wales University cost?

Johnson & Wales University lists $842 per credit for the MBA. $842 per credit hour (2026-27 online graduate rate). Across all 36 credits that is roughly $30,312 in tuition, before separately billed fees. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA at Johnson & Wales University, and when does it meet?

The MBA takes about 21 months, requires 36 credits, and is delivered in a hybrid format. 36 credits for business undergrads, 42 for non-business. Full-time: 1.5-2 years (as fast as 15 months); part-time: 2-3 years. A separate one-year (12-month) accelerated track is also offered. Billed per credit hour - exact figure not confirmed on the pages checked this pass. Classes meet: Mix of online and in-person; the one-year track offers fully online sections with no campus visits required

What do graduates of Johnson & Wales University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $57,220 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Johnson & Wales University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $73,821. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at Johnson & Wales University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $34,341 for business master's graduates at Johnson & Wales University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.60x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Johnson & Wales University a public or private institution?

Johnson & Wales University is a private university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Providence, Rhode Island. It is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

How do I compare Johnson & Wales University with other schools in Rhode Island?

MBA Lab lists 5 schools in its Rhode Island MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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