Public & Social Service at Alvernia University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at Alvernia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Alvernia University is in Reading, PA.
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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.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Alvernia University
These rankings give you a sense of how Alvernia University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #29 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #40 of 41 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #137 of 164 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #163 of 167 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #778 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #809 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Alvernia University
Those who finish Alvernia University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,850 |
| 2 years | $35,060 |
| 3 years | $39,539 |
| 4 years | $44,090 |
| 5 years | $49,329 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Alvernia University take home a median $44,090, compared with $58,294 for all Alvernia University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Alvernia University stands at $41,574.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at Alvernia University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Public & Social Service graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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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