Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 60.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 58.5%
- Retention Rate
- 72.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $55,055
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $64,553 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $63,600 | $65,711 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $60,878 | $37,677 |
| Education, General. | Master | $48,823 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $45,500 | $25,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $42,682 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $39,832 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $37,568 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $36,717 | $32,167 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master | $36,674 | |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $28,125 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $34,704 |
Outcomes Overview
Alvernia graduates earn a median of $55,055 ten years after graduation, which puts their typical monthly loan payment of $286 at about 6.2% of monthly income. With median debt of $27,000, graduates carry a debt-to-earnings ratio of roughly 0.49, meaning they owe about half of what they earn in their first decade. The 98% employment rate shows graduates find work quickly, though many enter fields like healthcare, education, and business services where starting salaries tend to be modest. The 62.32% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle with payments early in their careers. This represents an average return on investment for a small Catholic university.