Alvernia University

Alvernia University's published cost of attendance is $57,565. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $23,436, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $23,701, middle-income families pay about $24,131, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $28,016, and higher-income families pay roughly $32,152.

Azimuth ranks Alvernia University #1222 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Alvernia University uses the FAFSA to determine financial need and awards need-based aid to qualifying students. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.

Families should review the [financial aid page](https://www.alvernia.edu/admissions/financial-aid/) for current aid policies and to understand how their specific circumstances may affect their aid package. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $36,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at Alvernia University's median four-year earnings of $67,275, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters at the institution, four-year earnings of $53,339 would tighten that monthly payment relative to income.

For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning and income-driven repayment options — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Alvernia University earn median 4-year earnings of $67,275, placing Alvernia University in the 71.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,192 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Alvernia University in the 63.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Alvernia University #500 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Alvernia University's concentration in health and allied health fields.

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other is the largest program with 66 graduates, anchoring the institution's economic profile. The Nursing program graduates 65 students earning median 4-year earnings of $94,679, performing at 1.1× the national benchmark for the field.

The Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General program graduates 45 students with median 4-year earnings of $56,203, at 0.9× benchmark. Criminal Justice and $58,810 earnings reflect 1.1× benchmark performance among nonprofit four-year institutions.

The concentration in Health — representing 19% of degrees — drives consistent outcomes in fields with steady employer demand and clear career pathways.