Johnson & Wales University-North Miami
- At Johnson & Wales University, we prepare you for success?both personal and professional. Since 1914, our unique approach of combining academics and practical skills with relevant work experiences and community service has made JWU a recognized leader in career education. The mission of Johnson & Wales University is to empower its diverse student body to succeed in today's dynamic world by integrating general education, professional skills and career-focused education. To this end, the university employs its faculty, services, curricula and facilities to equip students with the conceptual and practical tools required to become contributing members of society.
School Highlights
- Johnson & Wales University-North Miami serves 1,904 students (97% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Johnson & Wales University-North Miami is one of 18 community colleges within Miami-dade County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Johnson & Wales University-North Miami is Everest Institute-North Miami (4.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Johnson & Wales University-North Miami places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Johnson & Wales University-North Miami | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 74 staff | 37 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,904 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,855 students | 487 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 49 students | 655 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 184 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 23% | 24% |
| % Black | 19% | 17% |
| % White | 18% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 15% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 22% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.81 | 0.60 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $38,800 | $30,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Johnson & Wales University-North Miami is Everest Institute-North Miami (4.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Everest Institute-North MiamiPrivate, for profit196 students | 4.20 Mi111 NW 183rd St, Ste 200
Miami, FL 33169
(305)949-9500 4.20196 - ATI College of HealthPrivate, for profit537 students | 4.50 Mi1525 NW 167th Street
Miami, FL 33169
(786)288-3357 4.50537 - Brown Mackie College-MiamiPrivate, for profit919 students | 7.40 Mi3700 Lakeside Drive
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305)341-6600 7.40919 - Miami Ad School-WynwoodPrivate, for profit141 students | 8.00 Mi571 NW 28th St
Miami, FL 33127
(305)538-3193 8.00141 - n/a students | 8.00 Mi2620 hollywood blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954)923-8100 8.00n/a
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