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
Zak Hill-Whilton
Zak reflects on his experience with Former President of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards during her visit to NYU Wagner.
Zak Hill-Whilton, MPA in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy
Quamid Francis
Quamid highlights his experience as a first-generation college student and his commitment to public service as a US Marine and an advocate for marginalized communities.
Quamid Francis, MPA in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy
Gloria Campbell
Read about Gloria's participation in the research that uncovered the Pink Tax on Transportation and transportation challenges of women in New York City.
Gloria Campbell, Master of Urban Planning in Environment, Infrastructure, and Transportation
Our Community
802 students
From 31 countries
73% domestic
27% international
Average age: 28
Average age for executive program: 40
Enrollment status:
59% full-time; 41% part-time
Student demographic by race
Student demographic by gender
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
55% MPA-PNP
16% MHA
13% MUP
8% 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
Our Alumni
13,020 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.
