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.
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
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The Full List
MajorGraduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General11
Biochemistry3
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other1
Business
Business Administration and Management, General29
Accounting10
Finance, General8
Marketing/Marketing Management, General5
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General4
Business/Managerial Economics1
Communication
Communication, General7
Communication and Media Studies7
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General2
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching7
Special Education and Teaching, Other7
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs1
Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering0
Mechanical Engineering0
Industrial Engineering0
English Language And Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General2
Health Professions And Related Programs
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse59
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS48
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General48
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General48
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other44
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling22
Health Services Administration2
History
History, General3
Homeland Security
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration32
Forensic Science and Technology4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics, General2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences2
Natural Resources And Conservation
Environmental Science0
Parks
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management13
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Philosophy0
Religion/Religious Studies0
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General3
Psychology
Psychology, General17
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
Social Work17
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government, General2
Visual And Performing Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General0
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