Is Alvernia University worth it?
Alvernia University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Reading, Pennsylvania (small city). It awarded 622 degrees in 2024, most often in health services, registered nursing and occupational therapy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$54,463
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,275
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,055
Average net price
$28,138
Completion rate
56%
Completions (2024)
622
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
2,152
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,394 | $94,679 | 135 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $62,678 | $72,967 | 120 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $59,714 | $80,640 | 109 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $73,783 | $86,896 | 53 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $39,940 | $58,810 | 51 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $42,607 | $56,203 | 42 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $41,115 | $48,809 | 36 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $52,742 | $75,705 | 33 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $53,428 | $67,562 | 23 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $41,508 | $58,231 | 19 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $48,649 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | 55 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's | 51 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | Master's | 29 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 27 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | Bachelor's | 18 |
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Sources: federal figures for Alvernia University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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