Psychology at Alvernia University
Reading, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Alvernia University graduates in psychology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Alvernia University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 391 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $52,062 | $51,151 | #449 | $27,688 |
| 392 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $52,049 | $51,138 | #451 | $33,795 |
| 393 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $52,046 | $57,711 | #139 | $34,429 |
| 394 | Alvernia University Reading, PA | $52,044 | $52,929 | #333 | — |
| 395 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $52,038 | $53,470 | #303 | $33,699 |
| 396 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $52,031 | $49,701 | #567 | $33,623 |
| 397 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $52,029 | $51,118 | #454 | $31,104 |
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 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,562 | $53,428 | #534 of 796 |
| 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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,044 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alvernia University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Alvernia University ranks #394 by median pay four years after graduation, and #333 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Alvernia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706).
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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.