Social Work at Alvernia University
Reading, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Alvernia University graduates in social work earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alvernia University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work 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 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 102 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $56,306 | $60,372 | #34 | — |
| 103 | Brescia University Owensboro, KY | $56,285 | $63,732 | #8 | $37,841 |
| 104 | University of St Francis Joliet, IL | $56,259 | $55,274 | #139 | — |
| 105 | Alvernia University Reading, PA | $56,243 | $57,200 | #80 | — |
| 106 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $56,157 | $60,212 | #35 | $38,236 |
| 107 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $56,152 | $59,206 | #44 | $39,774 |
| 108 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $56,123 | $55,140 | #145 | $44,133 |
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 |
| 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 social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,243 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alvernia University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Alvernia University ranks #105 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Alvernia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,125.
← 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.