Accounting and Related Services at Alvernia University
Reading, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Alvernia University graduates in accounting and related services earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alvernia University Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
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| 531 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $67,666 | $70,048 | #516 | $46,894 |
| 532 | Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH | $67,628 | $62,292 | #698 | $45,356 |
| 533 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $67,626 | $64,366 | #665 | $47,884 |
| 534 | Alvernia University Reading, PA | $67,562 | $68,711 | #556 | $53,428 |
| 535 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $67,499 | $68,627 | #560 | $54,128 |
| 536 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $67,484 | $59,225 | #735 | $49,013 |
| 537 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $67,417 | $71,757 | #475 | $48,888 |
Other Majors at Alvernia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,679 | $77,394 | #212 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,705 | $52,742 | #222 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,810 | $39,940 | #175 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,231 | $41,508 | #157 of 610 |
| Social Work | $56,243 | — | #105 of 420 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $56,203 | $42,607 | #89 of 156 |
| Psychology | $52,044 | — | #394 of 1027 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $48,809 | $41,115 | #34 of 50 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $48,649 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alvernia University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,428 one year after graduating and $67,562 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alvernia University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Alvernia University ranks #534 by median pay four years after graduation, and #556 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Alvernia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
← All data for Alvernia University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.