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Graduation rates at Johnson C Smith University currently rank on the lower end nationally, with an overall completion rate of 34%, placing the institution in the bottom 15% percentile. When examining graduation rates by gender, men graduate at an even lower rate of 25%, situating them in the bottom 10% compared to their peers nationwide. Women fare somewhat better, with a graduation rate of 40%, yet still remain in the lower 15% bracket.
The university's four-year graduation rate is particularly modest, at just 25%, ranking in the bottom 20%, while the six-year graduation rate stands at 34%, again in the bottom 15%. This indicates that only about one in three students complete their degree within six years. Retention rates are similarly low, at 63%, which reflects challenges in maintaining student enrollment from one year to the next.
Graduates from Johnson C Smith University experience a range of earning potentials depending on their chosen field of study. Among the degrees with available data, criminology stands out as offering the highest median income, with graduates earning approximately $34,747 annually. Business Administration, Management and Operations also presents favorable financial outcomes, with an average earning of about $32,622.
Other fields such as social work yield a median income nearing $23,981, while biology graduates earn roughly $22,878. Those who study communication and media studies can expect to make around $20,770 per year. Additionally, graduates with degrees in health and physical education/fitness report earnings in the neighborhood of $19,337.
These figures provide a snapshot of the potential return on investment for students selecting these particular academic programs at Johnson C Smith University.
Career Centers:
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Job bank on campus
YesJob fairs on campus
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All undergraduatesBACHELOR’S Degree
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
English Language and Literature/Letters
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Health Professions and Related Programs
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
History
MASTER’S Degree
Public Administration and Social Service Professions