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Mechanical Engineering at Bradley University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Bradley University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Bradley University is located in Peoria, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 62 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Bradley University.

Studying Online at Bradley University

Many students take online classes at Bradley University. Among 4,777 students, 757 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,865 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Bradley University

These rankings give you a sense of how Bradley University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#5 of 10
Best Value	Illinois	#9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#23 of 59
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#46 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#145 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#270 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Bradley University

Students who complete Bradley University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,802
2 years	$66,621
3 years	$73,823
4 years	$81,887
5 years	$90,408

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Bradley University take home a median $81,887, compared with $66,151 for all Bradley University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Bradley University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Bradley University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Bradley University are 18% women (11) and 82% men (51).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Bradley University

Among the 60 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Bradley University, 18% were women (11) and 82% were men (49).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Bradley University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	49
Hispanic / Latino	6
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 17% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Bradley University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Bradley University

Of the 2 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Bradley University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Bradley University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Bradley University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Bradley University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	62

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Bradley University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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.