Allied Health Professions at Alvernia University
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Alvernia University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Alvernia University sits in Reading, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Alvernia University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Alvernia University
Many students take online classes at Alvernia University. Of 2,796 students, 566 (20%) studied exclusively online and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Alvernia University
Rankings can help you compare Alvernia University’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 178 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #49 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #79 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #141 of 174 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1047 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 178 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #49 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #79 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #141 of 174 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1047 of 1,196 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Alvernia University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Alvernia University are 73% women (19) and 27% men (7).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Alvernia University
Among the 17 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Alvernia University, 76% were women (13) and 24% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Alvernia University, below the national average of 45%.*
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at Alvernia University
Among the 9 master’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Alvernia University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 44% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Alvernia University, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Alvernia University
The Allied Health Professions program at Alvernia University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | 8 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 5 |
| Radiologic Technology | 4 |
| Athletic Training | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Alvernia University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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.