Wagner College

Staten Island, New York · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$28,241

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

65.1%

Admission rate

88%

Undergrad size

1,651

In-state tuition

$53,200

Out-of-state tuition

$53,200

Cost of attendance

$65,574

Median earnings (10y)

$74,360

Admissions

SAT average
1,243
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
83.4%
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (45%), humanities & arts (16%), business (16%).

  • STEM6%
  • Health45%
  • Business16%
  • Humanities & arts16%
  • Social sciences15%
  • Trades & services2%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

34 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's211$98,065$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's108$44,979$27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's101$114,053
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelor's85$18,457$27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Master's76$113,203
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Bachelor's73$27,000
Psychology, General.Bachelor's45$26,760$27,000
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.Bachelor's32$37,356$27,000
Sociology.Bachelor's26
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's23$64,160
Biopsychology.Bachelor's22
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's21
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.Master's20
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's19$50,769
Finance and Financial Management Services.Master's19
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.First professional17
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Bachelor's16
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Bachelor's15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's14
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.Bachelor's14
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.Master's14
Computer Science.Bachelor's12
Marketing.Master's12
Biology, General.Bachelor's10$26,980
Economics.Bachelor's10
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's8
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Graduate certificate8
Mathematics.Bachelor's7
Music.Bachelor's7
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Bachelor's6
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's6
Physics.Bachelor's6
History.Bachelor's6
Accounting and Related Services.Master's1$60,549

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Wagner College

Wagner College is a mid-sized institution located in Staten Island, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,651 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Visual & performing arts.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Wagner College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,241 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $53,200 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $65,574 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 65.1%, a above-average completion outcome. 83.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $74,360 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Wagner College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (45% of credentials), humanities & arts (16% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Wagner College accepts 88% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,243.

Location & campus

Set in Staten Island, New York (city), Wagner College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Wagner College

Q.How much does Wagner College cost?

The average net price at Wagner College is $28,241 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $65,574.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Wagner College?

Wagner College has a 6-year graduation rate of 65.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Wagner College?

Wagner College admits 88% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.

Q.How much do Wagner College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Wagner College graduate earns $74,360 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Wagner College?

Published tuition is $53,200 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Wagner College located?

Wagner College is located in Staten Island, New York (ZIP 10301).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Wagner College at their official website.