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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Alvernia University

If you are interested in studying Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, consider the program at Alvernia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Alvernia University is in Reading, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 17 substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees were granted at Alvernia University.

Online & Distance Learning at Alvernia University

Many students take online classes at Alvernia University. Among 2,796 students, 566 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Rankings at Alvernia University

Use these rankings to compare Alvernia University’s Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #3 of 6
Best Value Pennsylvania #12 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #13 of 19
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #32 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #92 of 125
Best Value Nationwide #188 of 205

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Alvernia University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Alvernia University are 71% women (12) and 29% men (5).

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Bachelor’s Program at Alvernia University

Of the 17 bachelor’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees awarded at Alvernia University, 71% were women (12) and 29% were men (5).

Alvernia University gender breakdown of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 3
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors at Alvernia University

Minority students account for 41% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Graduates

Students who finish Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program at Alvernia University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Mental Health Counselors $72,983
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors $52,157
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663

References

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