FAQs

While moderately predictive of academic performance (which is important to us), we believe that these standardized tests are less useful in helping identify individuals who will be successful in a career of public service and a potential leader in the health field.

There are several characteristics that make the NYU Wagner Health Policy and Management Program fairly unique. Not many health programs are located in a school of public administration or public service.

Yes, many Wagner faculty are involved with large research and program evaluation projects. Many of these include positions for full- or part-time research assistants, and Wagner students are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions.

NYU Wagner offers dual degrees in conjunction with other NYU schools.

Wagner Health Policy and Management Program graduates land positions in a variety of settings.

The type of job is usually related to the area of specialization in the program. 

With a some exceptions (e.g. school-wide core courses), classes typically have 35 or fewer students. Some upper-level courses are smaller, with a class size of about 20.
 

All Wagner students are required to take five "core" classes:

We typically admit about 50 students each fall and 10-12 each spring. At any point in time there about 175 full- and part-time health program students enrolled.