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How strong are the academics at Alvernia University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

45%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Alvernia University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Alvernia's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Alvernia University:

71%
First-year retention rate
45%
4-year grad rate
61%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Alvernia University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
41
44.6
48.2
51.8
55.4
59

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
  • Biochemistry 3
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 29
  • Accounting 10
  • Finance, General 8
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 4
  • Business/Managerial Economics 1
Communication
  • Communication, General 7
  • Communication and Media Studies 7
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 7
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 1
Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 0
  • Mechanical Engineering 0
  • Industrial Engineering 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 59
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 48
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 48
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 48
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 44
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 22
  • Health Services Administration 2
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 32
  • Forensic Science and Technology 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 17
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 17
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0

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