Health Sciences & Services at Alvernia University
If you are interested in studying Health Sciences & Services, you may want to check out the program at Alvernia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Alvernia University is located in Reading, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 99 health sciences & services graduations were recorded at Alvernia University.
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Online Class Availability at Alvernia University
Online coursework is an option at Alvernia University. Among 2,796 students, 566 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Alvernia University
Rankings can help you compare Alvernia University’s Health Sciences & Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 24 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #22 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 86 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #75 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 478 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #419 of 471 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 24 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #22 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 86 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #75 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 478 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #419 of 471 |
Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from Alvernia University
Those who finish Alvernia University’s Health Sciences & Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,466 |
| 2 years | $31,127 |
| 3 years | $38,203 |
| 4 years | $39,657 |
| 5 years | $50,786 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Sciences & Services graduates from Alvernia University earn a median of $39,657, compared with $58,294 for all Alvernia University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Sciences & Services graduates from Alvernia University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Health Sciences & Services graduates at Alvernia University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Alvernia University are 77% women (76) and 23% men (23).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at Alvernia University
Among the 55 associate’s health sciences & services graduates at Alvernia University, 84% were women (46) and 16% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Alvernia University, below the national average of 65%.*
Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at Alvernia University
Of the 44 bachelor’s health sciences & services graduates at Alvernia University, 68% were women (30) and 32% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Alvernia University
The Health Sciences & Services program at Alvernia University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 99 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Graduates of the Health Sciences & Services program at Alvernia University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Sciences & Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
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.