by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Alvernia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at Alvernia was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Alvernia University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Alvernia is $42,607. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,624 for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Alvernia, health science students borrow a median amount of $46,105 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,345 for all health science majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Alvernia was $1,130 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,060 | $41,060 |
| Fees | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,090 | $15,090 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about Alvernia tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from Alvernia. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Alvernia does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Alvernia Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 students graduated with a associate's degree in health science from Alvernia. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Alvernia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Alvernia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 109 |
| Nursing | 68 |
| Other Health Professions | 66 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 39 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.