Bachelor in Theatre & Speech

Wagner College, on Staten Island and close to New York City, is a private liberal arts college that blends a close-knit campus community with access to metropolitan opportunities. Founded in 1883, Wagner delivers a personalized educational experience through small classes, engaged faculty and experiential learning across the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs. The college places strong emphasis on undergraduate research, community engagement and career preparation.

Academically, Wagner offers a range of majors with hands-on learning, internships and field experiences that leverage New York City as an extended campus for cultural, professional and civic opportunities. Faculty mentorship and applied projects help students develop professional skills and networks. The college supports international students through advising, orientation programs and services that foster academic success and social integration.

Student life balances a welcoming residential environment with abundant extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities and community service. Proximity to Manhattan expands internship, arts and industry options for students seeking real-world experience during their studies. Prospective international applicants should consult Wagner's admissions team about program offerings, campus housing and internship pathways to make the most of both the college's intimate campus culture and its New York City connections.

The Bachelor in Theatre & Speech at Wagner College is a 4-year program for students who want to pursue a career in theater. It provides a strong liberal arts background combined with intensive training in theater, particularly musical theater.

The curriculum includes classes in acting, musical theater performance, dance, design, technology, and management, as well as directing. Students will have plenty of opportunities to perform in the college's Main Stage theater, Stage One studio theater, and student-run productions.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Actors, Directors, Stage Managers, Playwrights, or Theater Critics, working in theaters, production companies, or entertainment industries, including Broadway and other professional theaters in New York City.