Alvernia University
Reading, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 2,152 undergraduates
All 13 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 46 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,436 |
| $30k to $48k | $23,701 |
| $48k to $75k | $24,131 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,016 |
| $110k and up | $32,152 |
| All families (average) | $28,138 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $72,967 | +$36,469 | clears the bar | $65,711 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $80,640 | +$44,142 | clears the bar | $37,677 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $94,679 | +$58,181 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,203 | +$19,705 | clears the bar | $26,911 | 1.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $58,810 | +$22,312 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $75,705 | +$39,207 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $67,562 | +$31,064 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,044 | +$15,546 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $48,809 | +$12,311 | clears the bar | $32,167 | 2.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $56,243 | +$19,745 | clears the bar | $28,125 | 1.4 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $48,649 | +$12,151 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $58,231 | +$21,733 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral Degree | $86,896 | +$50,398 | clears the bar | $116,150 | 2.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 56% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.