Top Ranked Programs
Wagner College's program mix is anchored in health-related fields, reflecting the institution's mission-driven focus on preparing students for careers in healthcare and human services. Nursing is the largest program with 96 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, and Psychology, General. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 373 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with the institution's health-sciences concentration. The earnings leaders reflect Wagner's strength in applied health and clinical pathways. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates earn median earnings of $156,982 four years after enrollment, while Nursing graduates earn $113,728 and Business Administration graduates earn $80,927. Sociology and Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management round out the highest-earning programs with median earnings of $67,061 and $65,373 respectively. Among the most popular majors, Nursing graduates earn $113,728, Business Administration graduates earn $80,927, and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates earn $39,664, demonstrating consistent earnings across both high-enrollment and specialized fields. Many of Wagner's dominant programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in healthcare, nursing, and clinical support roles. The concentration in Arts (representing 18% of graduates) positions the institution within a stable, in-demand sector where employer recruitment remains strong and career advancement is tied to licensure and clinical experience. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) framework provides context for how Wagner's program portfolio aligns with national labor-market demand in health and human services fields.