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Engineering at Bradley University

If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what Bradley University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Bradley University is located in Peoria, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Bradley University

Online coursework is an option at Bradley University. Of 4,777 students, 757 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,865 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at Bradley University

Use these rankings to compare Bradley University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#17 of 26
Best Value	Illinois	#21 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#51 of 100
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#79 of 100
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#317 of 681
Best Value	Nationwide	#532 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Bradley University

Those who finish Bradley University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$65,409
2 years	$66,704
3 years	$72,711
4 years	$79,387
5 years	$88,413

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Bradley University earn a median of $79,387, compared with $66,151 for all Bradley University graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Bradley University stands at $26,758.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at Bradley University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$138,303
Petroleum Engineers	$137,336
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists	$128,495
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers	$122,967
Industrial Engineers	$120,863
Transportation Engineers	$120,210

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.