Alvernia University
Reading, PA · Private nonprofit · 2,152 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$61K
In-state tuition
$48K
Out-of-state tuition
$48K
Graduation rate
51%
Acceptance rate
58%
Median debt
$19K
Borrowing rate
71%
Earnings (all students)
$56K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Small (<100k) |
| Region | Mideast |
| ZIP | 19607-1799 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$60K
Federal aid / UG
$1K
Est. net price
$59K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1170 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 72% |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 475 |
| Undergraduate composition | 61% White · 11% Black · 17% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.alvernia.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $67K | $27K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $66K | $27K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $45K | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $39K | $27K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $38K | — |
| Social Work. | $37K | $33K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $37K | $27K |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | $36K | $28K |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $32K | $26K |
| Psychology, General. | $32K | $23K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $29K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — PA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | $64K | 78% | $20K | $92K |
| University of Pennsylvania | $71K | 97% | $13K | $122K |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $69K | 94% | $19K | $125K |
| Villanova University | $71K | 93% | $23K | $115K |
| Lehigh University | $68K | 85% | $20K | $116K |
| Duquesne University | $51K | 76% | $22K | $82K |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | $55K | 81% | $13K | $86K |
| Bucknell University | $71K | 85% | $23K | $110K |
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