Associate Degree in Culinary Arts and Related Services. — ROI at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
NC · Based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data
Financial Breakdown for Culinary Arts and Related Services. at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Net Annual Cost
$55,989
After grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$31,132
Median salary after graduation
Net Debt
$14,745
After personal savings applied
20-Year Net ROI Projection
Gross Earnings (20 years)
$31,132 × 20 years
+$622,640
Total 2-Year Cost
$55,989 × 2 years
−$111,978
Estimated Debt Payoff ⓘ Includes estimated interest over a standard 10-year repayment plan.
$14,745 principal × 1.35 (interest)
−$19,905
Baseline Opportunity Cost ⓘ The estimated earnings you would make with a high school diploma over 20 years ($42,000/yr), which you forfeit while studying.
$42,000 median no-degree salary × 20 years
−$840,000
20-Year Net ROI
-$349,243
Graduation Rate
52.4%
of students complete their degree
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How we calculate ROI
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings − Total 2-Year Cost − Estimated Debt Payoff − Baseline Opportunity Cost
Baseline assumes $42,000/yr median earnings without a college degree. Debt payoff uses a 1.35× multiplier to account for interest over a standard repayment period.
Data sourced from the U.S. College Scorecard.