by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Alvernia University compares to other colleges that offer health professions.
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Alvernia University ranks competitively among schools offering health professions. More specifically it was ranked #597 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #44 in Pennsylvania.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Alvernia University awarded 172 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Alvernia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,988 a year. This is above $58,294, the median for all majors at Alvernia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Alvernia University, health professions students borrow a median amount of $36,260 in student loans. This is above $31,900, the typical median for all majors at Alvernia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,780 | $43,000 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Alvernia University were White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alvernia University with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Alvernia University were White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alvernia University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at Alvernia University are White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alvernia University with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Alvernia University.
This health professions program at Alvernia University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 99 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 78 |
| Nursing | 73 |
| Other Health Professions | 33 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 29 |
| Allied Health Professions | 26 |
| Public Health | 8 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 3 |