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Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI alverno.edu 724 students

Alverno College is located on Milwaukee's south side, offering a close-knit campus environment within a vibrant urban setting. Its student body fosters a collaborative atmosphere focused on ability-based learning. The college is distinctive for its emphasis on eight abilities, such as communication and problem-solving, that are integrated across the curriculum and assessed in every course. Alverno also maintains a strong commitment to community engagement through various service-learning initiatives.

Programs
7
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,811
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$32,794
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Alverno College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 49% of students receive Pell Grants; 59% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $17,221, roughly 47% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $15,889 $63,556
$30K – $48K $15,885 $63,540
$48K – $75K $19,307 $77,228
$75K – $110K $17,449 $69,796
$110K+ $17,577 $70,308
Sticker price (no aid) $32,794 $131,176
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Alverno College

7 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
73
$72,005/yr High 5.0x
Business Compare across schools →
56
$52,065/yr High 3.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
52
$38,870/yr High 3.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
50
$42,709/yr High 2.3x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
31
$44,812/yr Low 2.7x
Rehabilitation Therapies Compare across schools →
31
$36,361/yr Moderate 1.8x
Biology Compare across schools →
23
$26,856/yr High 2.8x