Nursing at Wagner College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Wagner College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wagner College is in Staten Island, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 198 nursing degrees were granted at Wagner College.
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Studying Online at Wagner College
Wagner College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Nursing Rankings at Wagner College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wagner College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #29 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #71 of 274 |
| Best Value | New York | #79 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #205 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #206 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1630 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #29 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #71 of 274 |
| Best Value | New York | #79 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #205 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #206 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1630 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Wagner College
Those who finish Wagner College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $104,314 |
| 2 years | $100,018 |
| 3 years | $108,646 |
| 4 years | $118,589 |
| 5 years | $130,185 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Wagner College report median earnings of $118,589, compared with $99,068 for all Wagner College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Wagner College stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Wagner College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Wagner College are 84% women (166) and 16% men (32).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Wagner College
Of the 120 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Wagner College, 81% were women (97) and 19% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Wagner College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 27% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Wagner College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Wagner College
Among the 77 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Wagner College, 88% were women (68) and 12% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Wagner College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Wagner College, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Wagner College
This Nursing program at Wagner College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 120 |
| Nursing Science | 77 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Wagner College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.