# Wagner College: Arts and Entertainment Management (bachelor's)

Staten Island, NY. IPEDS 197197, CIP 50.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wagner-college/majors/arts-and-entertainment-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,010
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,373 (U.S. median for this major: $49,176 across 40 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,726)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (9 colleges, $53,710): +$11,663
- Versus the U.S. median: +$16,197

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,373 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 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $21,944 | $89,312 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $24,930 | $101,465 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $28,217 | $114,843 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $32,604 | $132,698 | 4.3 years |

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

## Arts and Entertainment Management at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New School | $74,936 | $25,000 | $58,741 | 69% |
| Wagner College | $65,373 | $27,000 | $28,241 | 65% |
| Pace University | $62,064 | $25,985 | $30,892 | 60% |
| Syracuse University | $61,819 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | $53,710 | $24,734 | $19,095 | 81% |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $52,583 | $27,000 | $13,624 | 45% |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $51,954 | $22,418 | $18,913 | 63% |
| SUNY at Fredonia | $50,671 | $27,000 | $15,897 | 50% |
| SUNY Oneonta | $47,324 | $23,250 | $19,158 | 69% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $108,460 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $107,550 NY, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (SOC 13-1011): median wage $83,820 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $79,620 NY, $82,890 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage $97,970 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $82,930 NY, $73,710 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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