by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Alvernia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Alvernia University among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #507 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 507 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Pennsylvania | 23 of 24 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 88 of 91 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at Alvernia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Alvernia University handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Alvernia University ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 16 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 60 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 386 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Alvernia University earn a median of $44,090 a year. This is lower than $58,294, the median for all majors at Alvernia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Alvernia University, social work students borrow a median amount of $41,574 in student loans. This is above $31,900, the typical median for all majors at Alvernia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,780 | $43,000 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about Alvernia University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Alvernia University are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alvernia University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Alvernia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 8 |
