Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 74.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 72.1%
- Retention Rate
- 84.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $66,852
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 76.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,680 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $70,456 | $61,500 |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,897 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,899 | $25,685 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $67,420 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,621 | $27,000 |
| Construction Engineering. | Bachelor | $65,238 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $64,773 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,921 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $62,165 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $57,735 | $25,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $52,420 | $21,212 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Bachelor | $50,856 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $44,170 | $24,017 |
Outcomes Overview
Bradley graduates earn a median of $66,852 ten years out, putting them ahead of many regional competitors. With typical debt loads of $27,000, graduates face a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 40%. Monthly loan payments of $286 represent about 5% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong business programs feed into corporate roles across the Midwest, while engineering graduates often land positions with Caterpillar and other manufacturers in the region. Nearly 97% of graduates find employment or continue their education within six months. The loan repayment rate of 77% suggests most alumni manage their debt successfully. This represents a strong return on investment for a private university.