Communications at Alvernia University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communications, you may want to check out the program at Alvernia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Alvernia University sits in Reading, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 communications graduations were recorded at Alvernia University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Alvernia University
Online coursework is an option at Alvernia University. Among 2,796 students, 566 (20%) studied exclusively online and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communications graduates at Alvernia University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communications graduates at Alvernia University are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).
Communications Bachelor’s Program at Alvernia University
Among the 12 bachelor’s communications degrees awarded at Alvernia University, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Graduates
Those who complete Communications program at Alvernia University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
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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