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ACCEPTANCE RATE

70.74%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$26,045

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Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at Wagner College prepares students to practice medicine and diagnose patients and offer treatment therapies to patients under physician supervision. Students who graduate from the physician's assistant program will have basic and clinical sciences knowledge and will be prepared to enter specialized medical fields such as: family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery, psychiatry, behavioral medicine, the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, underserved populations, and community health services. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer physician assistant program.

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Wagner College

Also known as SVA, School of Visual Arts

209 E 23rd St, New York, NY

Wagner College is a nonprofit private institution located in Staten Island, New York and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The Lutheran Church in America affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Enrollment at Wagner College exceeds two thousand per year.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Visual And Performing Arts
  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 22 - 28 on the ACT or 1570 - 1910 on the SAT are recommended to increase your chances for getting accepted. Approximately 70% of all applicant were accepted at Wagner College, with 23% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $39,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Wagner College may provide financial aid for students that qualify as grants and loans.

The mascot for Wagner College is the "Seahawks", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.wagner.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SVA, School of Visual Arts has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree37
Master's Degree38

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male20
Female55

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian7
Black3
Hispanic8
White49
Multiple Races3
Non Resident Alien1
Unknown4

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Physician Assistant program at Wagner College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Physician Assistants

Description

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physician assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 30.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 2
      • Average Hourly Rate: $49.05
      • Average Annual Salary: $102020
    • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 540
      • Average Hourly Rate: $50.62
      • Average Annual Salary: $105280

      Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

      Admission Requirements & Details

      The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates SVA, School of Visual Arts accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

      College Credits Accepted

      • Dual Credits
      • Life Experience Credits
      • AP Course Credits
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      Student Services

      To support students and graduates, Wagner College may provide services to students including:

      • Online course work available
      • Counseling assistance
      • Work study style employment

      Intercollegiate Athletics

      Wagner College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

      • Baseball (Northeast Conference)
      • Basketball (Northeast Conference)
      • Track and Field (Northeast Conference)
      • Fencing
      • Football (Northeast Conference)
      • Golf
      • Lacrosse
      • Soccer
      • Softball
      • Swimming and Diving
      • Tennis
      • Water Polo
      • Other Sports