Nursing at Alvernia University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Alvernia University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Alvernia University sits in Reading, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 73 nursing degrees were awarded at Alvernia University.
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Studying Online at Alvernia University
Distance learning is available at Alvernia University. Among 2,796 students, 566 (20%) studied exclusively online and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Alvernia University
Use these rankings to compare Alvernia University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #29 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #63 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #116 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #215 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #424 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1661 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #29 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #63 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #116 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #215 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #424 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1661 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Alvernia University
Students who complete Alvernia University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,956 |
| 2 years | $64,553 |
| 3 years | $70,009 |
| 4 years | $78,289 |
| 5 years | $89,545 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Alvernia University take home a median $78,289, compared with $58,294 for all Alvernia University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Alvernia University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Alvernia University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Alvernia University are 89% women (65) and 11% men (8).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Alvernia University
Of the 70 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Alvernia University, 89% were women (62) and 11% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Alvernia University
Of the 2 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Alvernia University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Alvernia University
This Nursing program at Alvernia University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 70 |
| Nursing Administration | 2 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Alvernia University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.