by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Alvernia University, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
At Alvernia University, students can earn anything from associate degrees through the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 948 undergraduate · 354 graduate (1,302 total)
The most popular majors at Alvernia University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
These majors at Alvernia University report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $66,956 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $66,528 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $65,529 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $45,308 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $39,315 |
Browse every major at Alvernia University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 651 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 99 | $32,466 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Occupational Therapy/Therapist. · Physical Therapy/Therapist. |
78 | $66,528 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Nursing Administration. · Nursing Practice. |
73 | $66,956 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 33 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. · Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. |
29 | $37,856 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Athletic Training/Trainer. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. |
26 | NA |
| Public Health. ↳ Health Services Administration. |
8 | NA |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. ↳ Nursing Education. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. · Business Administration and Management, General. · Organizational Leadership. |
65 | $65,529 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
16 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
14 | $45,308 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. · Organizational Behavior Studies. |
12 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
7 | NA |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 2 | NA |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, Other. · Special Education and Teaching, General. |
25 | $39,315 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
10 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
3 | $37,989 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. ↳ Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
27 | $36,786 |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
18 | NA |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. |
5 | NA |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 19 | $36,850 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | 12 | $29,208 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 16 | $31,572 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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