Registered Nursing at Alvernia University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Alvernia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Alvernia University sits in Reading, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Alvernia University.
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Studying Online at Alvernia University
Distance learning is available at Alvernia University. Of 2,796 students, 566 (20%) studied exclusively online and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Alvernia University
These rankings give you a sense of how Alvernia University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #20 of 71 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #59 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #104 of 257 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #210 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #402 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1633 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Alvernia University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Alvernia University are 89% women (62) and 11% men (8).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Alvernia University
Among the 70 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Alvernia University, 89% were women (62) and 11% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Alvernia University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.