Alvernia University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,152
students enrolled
667
degrees and certificates a year
56%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$28,138
average net price a year
Tuition $41,060
$49,938
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$55,055
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 55% | 367 |
| Business & management | 17% | 113 |
| Education | 6% | 40 |
| Public administration & social work | 6% | 38 |
| Security & protective services | 5% | 36 |
AI and data programs
Alvernia University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Alvernia University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Berks County, where the college is.
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68
open professional jobs
7
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in Berks County
2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier
$77,684
median household income
Berks County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (3 open), finance (10 open), sales (11 open), operations (17 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (3 open).
Hiring most: Meet Greater Reading (5), UGI (4), Amazon (3), LKQ (3), OnTrac (3), Tompkins Bank & Trust (3), Fleetwood Bank (2), Human Capital Ventures (2).
What they hire for: Operations (17), Sales (11), Finance (10), Engineering (9), Clinical (3), Customer Success (3). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Berks County Workforce Development Board.
- PA CareerLink - Berks CountyReading · 610-988-1300 · Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00 - 4:30; Wed 10:00-4:30
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University enrolls about 2,152 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Reading, Pennsylvania. It awards about 667 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Alvernia University?
- 56% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Alvernia University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,938 six years after entry and $55,055 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Alvernia University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Alvernia University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Alvernia University?
- 68 open professional jobs are listed in Berks County, 7 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Meet Greater Reading has the most openings.
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