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Alvernia University
Reading, PA · Private Nonprofit · General
Alvernia University is a private nonprofit institution in Reading, PA. With a 62% admission rate and 1,253 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,042 students, offers 13 programs with earnings data, and has a 61% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
62%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,253
Enrollment
2,042
Completion Rate
61%
Cost of Attendance
$54,650
In-State Tuition
$42,810
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,810
Programs
13
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 13 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($55K)
Showing 13 of 13 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,394 | $89,545 | $54,650 | 1.4x | |
| 2 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,428 | $66,067 | $54,650 | 1.0x | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,742 | $70,877 | $54,650 | 1.0x | |
| 4 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,649 | $45,987 | $54,650 | 0.9x | |
| 5 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,607 | $50,786 | $54,650 | 0.8x | |
| 6 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,508 | — | $54,650 | 0.8x | |
| 7 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,115 | $46,595 | $54,650 | 0.8x | |
| 8 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,940 | $57,257 | $54,650 | 0.7x | |
| 9 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $47,967 | $54,650 | — | |
| 10 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $45,959 | $54,650 | — | |
| 11 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $47,525 | $54,650 | — | |
| 12 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $49,329 | $54,650 | — | |
| 13 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $65,506 | $54,650 | — |