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- School Code: 340400
- Phone: (401) 232-6000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
92.72%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,079Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Software Engineering Degree
The software engineering degree program at Johnson & Wales University prepares students for the application of scientific and mathematical principles computer software systems through design, analysis, verification, validation, implementation and maintenance, using a variety of computer languages. Students who graduate the software engineering degree program may pursue careers in database or network administration, information systems analysis, and more. Courses include probability and statistics, computer science, managerial science, discrete mathematics, and applications to complex computer systems. Get more details below including other Rhode Island colleges that offer software engineering degrees.

Johnson & Wales University
1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI
Students Enrolled in the Software Engineering Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Johnson & Wales University offers a bachelor's degree program in software engineering.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 16 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 1 |
White | 6 |
Non Resident Alien | 7 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Software Engineering program at Johnson & Wales University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Architectural and Engineering Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024
Software Developers, Applications
Description
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.
Software Developers, Systems Software
Description
Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Johnson & Wales University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Johnson & Wales University may offer services like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Johnson & Wales University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
- Equestrian