At a glance
Average net price
$22,540
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
49.2%
Admission rate
86%
Undergrad size
631
In-state tuition
$34,086
Out-of-state tuition
$34,086
Cost of attendance
$51,362
Median earnings (10y)
$53,145
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 61.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (30%), social sciences (30%), humanities & arts (26%).
- STEM7%
- Health30%
- Business6%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences30%
- Trades & services1%
- Health professions30.4%~192 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts19.9%~126 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education17.8%~112 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business6.3%~40 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology4.7%~30 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.1%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.1%~7 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.5%~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.5%~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
30 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 342 | $96,313 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 158 | $61,626 | $34,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 102 | $46,758 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 69 | $29,753 | $43,066 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 50 | $46,421 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 45 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | $30,584 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 33 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | 27 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 26 | $43,604 | $33,225 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | $28,934 | $31,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 23 | $65,165 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 22 | $64,846 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 20 | $64,455 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Graduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 4 | $36,510 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Alverno College
Alverno College is a small institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 631 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Alverno College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,540 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $34,086 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $51,362 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 49.2%, a average completion outcome. 61.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,145 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Alverno College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (30% of credentials), health (30% of credentials), humanities & arts (26% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Alverno College accepts 86% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (city), Alverno College draws students from across Wisconsin and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Alverno College
Q.How much does Alverno College cost?
The average net price at Alverno College is $22,540 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $51,362.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Alverno College?
Alverno College has a 6-year graduation rate of 49.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Alverno College?
Alverno College admits 86% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Alverno College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Alverno College graduate earns $53,145 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Alverno College?
Published tuition is $34,086 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Alverno College located?
Alverno College is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ZIP 53234).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Alverno College at their official website.