by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Bradley University Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs Bradley offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Bradley University took the #160 spot.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois, Bradley came in at #7.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Bradley came in at #160.In addition, Bradley took the #7 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Illinois.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Bradley took the #160 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Bradley took the #7 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Bradley took the #160 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Bradley took the #7 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Illinois.
Around 1,181 graduate students chose to attend Bradley University during the most recent year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at Bradley is made up of 66.0% women and 34.0% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at Bradley, around 19.8% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 22.5% of graduate students hail from another country.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Bradley who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,380.
After earning their master’s degree from Bradley, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $97,437.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from Bradley is $84,345.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Bradley with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $156,638 |
| Nursing | $106,243 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $84,345 |
| Educational Administration | $58,338 |
| Student Counseling | $53,679 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | $50,358 |
Located in Peoria, Illinois, Bradley University is a private not-for-profit institution.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Bradley University.
Contact details for Bradley are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1501 W BRADLEY AVE, Peoria, IL 61625-0001 |
| Phone: | 309-676-7611 |
| Website: | www.bradley.edu |
| Facebook: | www.bradley.edu/socialmedia/facebook/ |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/bradleyu |
Around 71.1% of Bradley graduate students took at least one course online.For that same period, 61.8% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 10 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 21 | $156,638 |
| Chemistry | 1 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 23 | — |
| Computer Science | 51 | — |
| Computer Software Applications | 4 | — |
| Data Analytics. | 1 | — |
| Data Science. | 98 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 3 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 5 | — |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 1 | — |
| General Biology | 4 | — |
| General English Literature | 3 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 7 | — |
| Information Science | 6 | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 9 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 46 | — |
| Nursing | 45 | — |
| Student Counseling | 13 | $53,679 |
Listed here are the programs in which Bradley University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 8 | — |
| Nursing | 18 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 27 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Bradley University awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3 | — |
| Nursing | 11 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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