Nursing at Bradley University
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Bradley University is in Peoria, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 165 nursing degrees were granted at Bradley University.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 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
- 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.