# Wagner College

Private nonprofit college in Staten Island, NY. IPEDS ID 197197.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wagner-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/wagner-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 88% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $28,241 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 65%; beats 53% of NY colleges and 70% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $74,360; beats 77% of NY colleges and 89% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $21,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,993 |
| 30-48k | $21,944 |
| 48-75k | $24,930 |
| 75-110k | $28,217 |
| 110k+ | $32,604 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.07 years on average (63% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $74,360 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,993 | $85,442 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $21,944 | $89,312 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $24,930 | $101,465 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $28,217 | $114,843 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $32,604 | $132,698 | 3.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $65,574
- Tuition and fees: $53,200
- Housing and meals: $15,600; books: $1,034

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 600–660; SAT math: 590–630; ACT: 23–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,328 applicants, 1,943 admitted, 398 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 88%, ACT 23–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 84%, ACT 23–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (37 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $129,269 | $156,982 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $108,746 | $113,728 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $50,079 | $80,927 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | not reported | $67,061 | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $29,010 | $65,373 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $58,724 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $17,478 | $39,664 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | $26,980 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biopsychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Natural Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematical Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Policy Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $119,720 (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ), $109,440 (NY), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist: median wage $102,730 (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ), $98,470 (NY), $80,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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