Alvernia University

What are the graduation rates for students at Alvernia University?

Alvernia's reported four-year graduation rate is 39%, while its six-year rate is 56%. The difference shows why a student comparing colleges should look beyond whether a degree is eventually completed: extra semesters can change the total cost of attendance.

These graduation measures generally follow a defined cohort of first-time, full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree. They do not describe every transfer student, part-time student, or graduate student. Alvernia also reports a 72% student retention rate, a separate measure of whether students return after their first year. None of these figures identifies why an individual student leaves, transfers, or takes longer to graduate.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Alvernia University?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures provide a limited view of earnings after completion, not a forecast for every Alvernia student. The reported figures measure earnings about one year after graduation for covered program completers; they should be read by field and credential level, not as a single university-wide starting salary.

Among the reported one-year figures, registered nursing is $66,956, business administration and management is $66,259, accounting is $45,308, and psychology is $31,572. These figures are useful for comparing the types of outcomes represented in federal records, but they do not adjust for occupation, hours worked, location, prior experience, or further study. A field name alone can also encompass different degree levels, so applicants should confirm that a comparison matches the credential they intend to earn.

Alvernia offers practical career support separate from these earnings outcomes. Reported services include individual and group career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job fairs, employer recruitment, and a job bank. Internships are not required of every student; students should check whether one is required, optional, or arranged independently in their particular major.