FAQs

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Most courses are held in the early evening (4:55pm and 6:45pm) with some degree core course sections offered during the day. Some electives or sections of electives are offered on an intensive basis on Fridays or Saturdays.

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

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.