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Johnson C Smith University

100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216-5398, USA

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US ranking
position: 1064
Tuition & fees per year: N/A
Acceptance rate: 43.00%
Median alumni salary: $31,047
Avg. SAT and ACT: N/A
Entrance difficulty: Easy

What are the graduation rates for students at Johnson C Smith University?

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.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Johnson C Smith University?

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.

Johnson C Smith University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 34%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 25%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 34%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Johnson C Smith University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Johnson C Smith University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

9312

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

5914

English Language and Literature/Letters

123

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

13316

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

21324

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

51520

Physical Sciences

101

Psychology

7310

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

8210

Social Sciences

16420

Visual and Performing Arts

505

Health Professions and Related Programs

527

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

241337

History

101

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

17320