Johnson & Wales University-Providence's published cost of attendance is $26,864. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,916, middle-income families pay around $19,319, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,364.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $26,864 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,419 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$6,612 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,252 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $25,530 |
| $30–48k | $20,580 |
| $48–75k | $28,088 |
| $75–110k | No data |
| $110k+ | $35,464 |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence's published cost of attendance is $26,864. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,916, middle-income families pay around $19,319, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,364. Azimuth ranks Johnson & Wales University-Providence #904 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Johnson & Wales University-Providence meets demonstrated financial need through need-based aid, with no merit component. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to determine eligibility. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $34,260; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,530, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Johnson & Wales University–Providence earn median 4-year earnings of $54,530, placing the institution in the 14.1st percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,494 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Johnson & Wales University–Providence in the 24.9th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Johnson & Wales University–Providence #1183 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to Rhode Island's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $36,082 — the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential.
The earnings pattern reflects Johnson & Wales University–Providence's focus on Business fields, which account for 31% of graduates. Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef is the largest program with 159 graduates earning median earnings of $55,056 — 1.2× the national benchmark for the field. The Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other program graduates 142 students with median earnings of $50,571, while Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management serves 93 graduates earning $55,790.
