Alvernia University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Alvernia University at a glance

• 2,152

  students enrolled

• 667

  degrees and certificates a year

• 56%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $28,138

  average net price a year

  Tuition $41,060

• $49,938

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,055

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Alvernia University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Alvernia University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Berks County, where the college is.

• 40

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Berks County

  2026-09 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $77,684

  median household income

  Berks County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (4 open), sales (4 open), operations (13 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: BAYADA Home Health Care (3), Amazon (2), Fleetwood Bank (2), Meet Greater Reading (2), OnTrac (2), Tompkins Bank & Trust (2), Top Echelon Network (recruiter member boards) (2), UGI (2).

What they hire for: Operations (13), Engineering (5), Finance (4), Sales (4), Administration (3), Human Resources (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Berks County Workforce Development Board.

• PA CareerLink - Berks CountyReading · 610-988-1300 · Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00 - 4:30; Wed 10:00-4:30

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Alvernia University?

Alvernia University enrolls about 2,152 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Reading, Pennsylvania. It awards about 667 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Alvernia University?

56% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Alvernia University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,938 six years after entry and $55,055 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Alvernia University offer AI or data science degrees?

Alvernia University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Alvernia University?

40 open professional jobs are listed in Berks County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. BAYADA Home Health Care has the most openings.