Finance at Alvernia University
If you are interested in studying Finance, take a look at what Alvernia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Alvernia University is in Reading, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 finance degrees were awarded at Alvernia University.
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Online Class Availability at Alvernia University
Distance learning is available at Alvernia University. Of 2,796 students, 566 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Alvernia University
Use these rankings to compare Alvernia University’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #23 of 35 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #26 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #65 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #77 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #302 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #446 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Finance graduates at Alvernia University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at Alvernia University are 6% women (1) and 94% men (15).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Alvernia University
Among the 16 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Alvernia University, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University, above the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Students who finish Finance program at Alvernia University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Finance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.