Health Professions at Alvernia University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Alvernia University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Alvernia University is in Reading, PA.
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Studying Online at Alvernia University
Distance learning is available at Alvernia University. Of 2,796 students, 566 (20%) studied exclusively online and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Alvernia University
Use these rankings to compare Alvernia University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #44 of 161 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #124 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #157 of 493 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #360 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #597 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2478 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #44 of 161 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #124 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #157 of 493 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #360 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #597 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2478 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Alvernia University
Students who complete Alvernia University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,692 |
| 2 years | $49,842 |
| 3 years | $55,771 |
| 4 years | $58,988 |
| 5 years | $66,760 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Alvernia University report median earnings of $58,988, compared with $58,294 for all Alvernia University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Alvernia University comes in at $36,260.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Alvernia University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.