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Allied Health Professions at Alvernia University
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Alvernia University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Alvernia University sits in Reading, PA.
Online & Distance Learning at Alvernia University
Many students take online classes at Alvernia University. Of 2,796 students, 566 (20%) studied exclusively online and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Alvernia University
Rankings can help you compare Alvernia University’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 178 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #49 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #79 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #141 of 174 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1047 of 1,196 |
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Alvernia University
The Allied Health Professions program at Alvernia University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | 8 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 5 |
| Radiologic Technology | 4 |
| Athletic Training | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Alvernia University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $91,848 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Paramedics | $62,670 |
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.