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Nursing at Bradley University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Bradley University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Bradley University is in Peoria, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 165 nursing degrees were granted at Bradley University.

Online Class Availability at Bradley University

Distance learning is available at Bradley University. Of 4,777 students, 757 (16%) studied exclusively online and 1,865 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Bradley University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #6 of 78
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #14 of 310
Best Value Illinois #65 of 71
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #238 of 295
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #282 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1458 of 1,878

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #6 of 78
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #14 of 310
Best Value Illinois #65 of 71
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #238 of 295
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #282 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1458 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #6 of 78
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #14 of 310
Best Value Illinois #65 of 71
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #238 of 295
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #282 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1458 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Bradley University

Graduates of Bradley University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Bradley University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,749
2 years $62,165
3 years $63,646
4 years $69,752
5 years $78,827

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Bradley University report median earnings of $69,752, compared with $66,151 for all Bradley University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Bradley University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Bradley University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Bradley University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Bradley University are 93% women (154) and 7% men (11).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Bradley University

Of the 91 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Bradley University, 93% were women (85) and 7% were men (6).

Bradley University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 67
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 2
Asian 11
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Bradley University

Minority students account for 26% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Bradley University, below the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Bradley University

Among the 45 master’s nursing graduates at Bradley University, 96% were women (43) and 4% were men (2).

Bradley University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 7
Asian 7
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Bradley University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Bradley University, lower than the national average of 40%.*

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

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Bradley University

The Nursing program at Bradley University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 91
Nursing Administration 3
Family Practice Nursing 48
Mental Health Nursing 5
Nursing Practice 18

Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Students who finish Nursing program at Bradley University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

References

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