Public Health at Alvernia University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Alvernia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Alvernia University sits in Reading, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 public health graduations were recorded at Alvernia University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Alvernia University
Online coursework is an option at Alvernia University. Of 2,796 students, 566 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Alvernia University
Rankings can help you compare Alvernia University’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #None of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 430 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 79 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #None of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 411 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Alvernia University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Alvernia University are 75% women (6) and 25% men (2).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Alvernia University
Of the 8 bachelor’s public health graduates at Alvernia University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University, below the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Alvernia University
The Public Health program at Alvernia University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at Alvernia University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
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.