Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Providence, Rhode Island, within a midsize city setting. The university enrolls 4,935 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 52.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 55% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 76% (IPEDS 2023).

Johnson & Wales University-Providence offers programs across culinary arts, technology, and health fields. Culinary programs include Culinary Arts/Chef Training and Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef at the certificate, associate, and where applicable additional credential levels, along with Culinary Science/Culinology at the associate level. Technology offerings include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician at the associate level, and Information Technology Project Management and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance at the bachelor's level. Health programs include Physician Associate/Assistant at the bachelor's level.

Located in Providence, Rhode Island's capital and largest city, Johnson & Wales University-Providence is known particularly for its culinary and hospitality focus. Its program range across culinary arts, cybersecurity, networking, and health sciences provides students with multiple applied career pathways in a vibrant urban environment.