Johnson & Wales University, Providence
Academics

Back to Profile

How strong are the academics at Johnson & Wales University, Providence?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
46%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Johnson & Wales Providence has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Johnson & Wales University, Providence has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Johnson & Wales Providence's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Johnson & Wales University, Providence:

75%
First-year retention rate
46%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Johnson & Wales University, Providence's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
48.2
53.96
59.72
65.48
71.24
77

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Equestrian/Equine Studies 9
  • Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management 4
  • Animal Sciences, General 0
  • Urban and Community Horticulture 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 53
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management 20
  • Accounting 17
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 17
  • Fashion Merchandising 16
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 15
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 13
  • Restaurant/Food Services Management 12
  • Finance, General 12
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 11
  • Small Business Administration/Management 9
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 9
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2
  • Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management 1
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 0
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 0
Communication
  • Communication, General 20
  • Communication and Media Studies 20
  • Advertising 11
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Graphics 38
  • Computer Science 19
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 2
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 0
Culinary
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training 77
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 62
  • Culinary Science/Culinology 29
Engineering
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 5
  • Engineering, Other 3
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 4
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 58
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 31
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 28
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 24
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 24
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 24
  • Public Health, General 2
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 0
  • Health Services Administration 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 68
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection 17
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Data Analytics, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism 0
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 43
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 38
  • Counseling Psychology 2
  • Applied Psychology 2
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Industrial and Product Design 2

Mistakes were made

(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2025 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service