Education at Alvernia University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Alvernia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Alvernia University is located in Reading, PA.
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Studying Online at Alvernia University
Many students take online classes at Alvernia University. Among 2,796 students, 566 (20%) studied exclusively online and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Alvernia University
Use these rankings to compare Alvernia University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #41 of 86 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #66 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #136 of 247 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #202 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #536 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1431 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Alvernia University
Those who finish Alvernia University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,173 |
| 2 years | $35,011 |
| 4 years | $43,478 |
| 5 years | $45,973 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Alvernia University report median earnings of $43,478, compared with $58,294 for all Alvernia University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Alvernia University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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