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Alvernia University

Reading, PA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    63%
  • Majors Available
    57
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Retention Rate
    72%

AP Credit Policy

Applicants who have taken the AP exam(s) in high school may receive credit on their Alvernia University transcript and can use these credits to fulfill their program requirements. Scores of 3 or higher on most AP tests will be accepted for credit. Applicants must have College Board forward their test scores to the Admissions Office for evaluation.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Athletic Training/Trainer

  • B

    • Biochemistry
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    • Biological and Physical Sciences
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General
    • Business/Commerce, General
    • Business/Managerial Economics

  • C

    • Chemistry, General
    • Communication, General
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

  • D

    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
    • Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

  • E

    • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
    • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • Environmental Science

  • F

    • Finance, General
    • Forensic Science and Technology

  • H

    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
    • Health Services Administration
    • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    • History, General
    • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  • I

    • Industrial Engineering

  • L

    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  • M

    • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
    • Mathematics, General
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

  • N

    • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
    • Nursing Administration
    • Nursing Education
    • Nursing Practice

  • O

    • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
    • Organizational Behavior Studies
    • Organizational Leadership

  • P

    • Philosophy
    • Physical Therapy/Therapist
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Psychology, General

  • R

    • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    • Religion/Religious Studies

  • S

    • Social Work
    • Special Education and Teaching, General
    • Special Education and Teaching, Other
    • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
    • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
    • Surgical Technology/Technologist
    • Sustainability Studies

  • T

    • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • ROTC, Army
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research

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