Being A Wagner Student
We're a diverse community united by passion. Converging from all over—and bound for—the world, we're part of the fabric of NYC.
Student Stories
Bryan Matthew
Bryan reflects on how his time with AmeriCorps during the pandemic compelled him to continue his public service career.
Bryan Matthew, MPA in Public & Nonprofit Management
Ishani Shah
Ishani discusses how her Wagner experience is reinforcing her passion for healthcare equity and accesibility.
Ishani Shah, Master of Health Administration
Gabriel Negrón Torres
Gabriel returned to his native Puerto Rico during the 2024 election, continuing his lifelong commitment to public service in his home island.
Gabriel Negrón Torres, Master of Urban Planning
Our Community
835 students
From 30 countries
77% domestic
23% international
Average age: 29
Average age for executive program: 42
Legal sex:
58% Female
42% Male
Enrollment status:
55% full-time
45% part-time
Race/ethnicity:
43% White
22% Hispanic or Latino
18% Asian/Pacific Islander
14% Black or African American
3% Two or more races
Student Employment Information
Average years of work experience: 3
Average years of work experience for executive program: 13
76% of students are working while in school
95% are employed within 10 months of graduation
Degree Breakdown
52% MPA-PNP
16% MHA
15% MUP
9% MPA-HPAM
5% EMPA
1% PhD
1% MSPP
1% Adv Cert
Academics
Over 200 faculty
Average class size:
40 for required courses
20 for elective courses
Number of courses offered each semester: ~95
Capstone students: 282
Our Alumni
15,000+ alumni worldwide
Living in 94 countries
Student Organizations
From the Wagner Health Network to the Black Student Association, and from panel discussions to happy hours, our student organizations feed our passions beyond the classroom and keep us connected around specific interests. They give us a chance to network, dive into issues, engage with leaders, and expand our NYU Wagner experience.
NYU & NYC
A Global University, the teeming city—we're part of them, and they're part of us.
