C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
81/100 · earnings-weighted

Wagner College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Staten Island, New York 10301
Wagner College campus, Staten Island, NY
Wagner College campus, Staten Island, NY. Photo: Parent5446, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 68%
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
C
49/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
D
30/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,932
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
83%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Wagner College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$74,360
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$63,439
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
65.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,243
Average SAT
23.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 86th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Wagner College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$129,269$156,982+122%#1 of 253#1$27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$108,746$113,728+28%#44 of 966#53$25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$50,079$80,927+19%#130 of 1176#188$27,000
Sociology—$67,061+27%#27 of 462#29—
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$29,010$65,373+36%#2 of 43#4$27,000
Psychology—$58,724+16%#119 of 1027#192$27,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$17,478$39,664+-0%#139 of 255#167$26,949

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Wagner College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $720,880
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,706/mo — vs ~$1,019/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10303 (4.4% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where Wagner College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#21
Nursing Science
of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $50,200 $50,200
Room $9,170
Board $6,430
Total Cost (On-Campus) $71,574 $71,574

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
25%
Receive Pell Grants
58%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,932
Total Students
64%
Women
95%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Hispanic 15%
Black 7%
Asian 5%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wagner College?
Wagner College has an acceptance rate of 83%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Wagner College?
Tuition at Wagner College is $50,200 for in-state students and $50,200 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Wagner College?
The graduation rate at Wagner College is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Wagner College a good school?
Wagner College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Wagner College?
Wagner College has a total enrollment of 1,932 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology