Top Ranked Programs
Johnson C Smith University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready preparation for its student body. Business Administration is the largest program with 59 graduates, followed by Biology, General, Communication and Media Studies, General Studies, and Artificial Intelligence. Across 11 total programs serving roughly 203 students annually, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering solid four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The earnings pattern reflects Johnson C Smith University's positioning as a business-focused private institution. Business Administration leads with median earnings of $51,371 four years after enrollment, while Criminology graduates earn $46,215 and Kinesiology graduates earn $44,678. Biology, General and Communication and Media Studies round out the strongest-earning programs with median earnings of $42,595 and $40,600 respectively. These outcomes correspond to the institution's concentration in Business, which accounts for a substantial share of degree output and connects directly to Charlotte's growing financial services and professional services sectors. Most of Johnson C Smith University's programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect regional labor-market outcomes. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's business-focused portfolio aligns with employment trends in the Carolinas. For students prioritizing early-career earnings and direct workforce entry, the concentration in applied business and professional fields offers clear pathways to stable employment.