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Mental & Social Health Services at Alvernia University
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what Alvernia University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Alvernia University is in Reading, PA.
Online Class Availability at Alvernia University
Distance learning is available at Alvernia University. Among 2,796 students, 566 (20%) studied exclusively online and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Alvernia University
These rankings give you a sense of how Alvernia University’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #20 of 28 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #21 of 28 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #79 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #84 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #388 of 530 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #457 of 514 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Alvernia University
Those who finish Alvernia University’s Mental & Social Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,856 |
| 2 years | $39,185 |
| 3 years | $40,770 |
| 4 years | $46,017 |
| 5 years | $50,213 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Alvernia University take home a median $46,017, compared with $58,294 for all Alvernia University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Alvernia University comes in at $54,779.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Alvernia University
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Alvernia University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 17 |
| Mental Health Counseling | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Alvernia University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | $52,472 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $51,090 |
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
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