by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Bradley University? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Bradley offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
Bradley University awards degrees and credentials ranging from bachelor’s degrees up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 1,974 undergraduate · 840 graduate (2,814 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Bradley University.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,407 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 165 |
| Data Science. | 98 |
| Computer Science. | 96 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | 62 |
The following majors at Bradley University have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $72,568 |
| Computer Engineering. | $71,454 |
| Construction Engineering. | $67,331 |
| Industrial Engineering. | $66,979 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $66,802 |
Explore the full list of majors at Bradley University, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,407 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. · Nursing Practice. · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. · Nursing Administration. |
165 | $62,749 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. |
46 | NA |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 42 | $29,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Physical Therapy/Therapist. |
27 | NA |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. ↳ Dietetics/Dietitian. |
8 | NA |
| Public Health. ↳ Public Health Education and Promotion. |
5 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | 62 | $66,802 |
| Civil Engineering. ↳ Civil Engineering, General. |
46 | $59,353 |
| Industrial Engineering. | 24 | $66,979 |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | 24 | $62,628 |
| Construction Engineering. | 19 | $67,331 |
| Computer Engineering. ↳ Computer Engineering, General. |
14 | $71,454 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
14 | $72,568 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 96 | $50,879 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. |
35 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
28 | NA |
| Information Science/Studies. | 18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. · Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. |
56 | $59,494 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
40 | $58,768 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
27 | $44,008 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. · Financial Planning and Services. |
20 | $51,705 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Science. · Actuarial Science. |
14 | NA |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | 6 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
5 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Selling Skills and Sales Operations. |
4 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science. ↳ Data Science, General. |
98 | NA |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. ↳ Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. |
6 | NA |
| Data Analytics. ↳ Business Analytics. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. · Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
41 | $38,068 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ English/Language Arts Teacher Education. · Social Studies Teacher Education. · Art Teacher Education. · Music Teacher Education. · Biology Teacher Education. · Mathematics Teacher Education. · Chemistry Teacher Education. · Physics Teacher Education. |
23 | $38,928 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
13 | NA |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
8 | NA |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities. |
2 | $38,322 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Sports Communication. · Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. · Organizational Communication, General. · Public Relations/Image Management. |
49 | $36,966 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Radio and Television. |
12 | NA |
| Journalism. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 60 | $33,158 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biomedical Sciences, General. · Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
41 | NA |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. · Art/Art Studies, General. · Sculpture. |
12 | NA |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. ↳ Music Management. |
9 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music Theory and Composition. · Music, General. · Music Performance, General. |
7 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. |
5 | $32,786 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Acting. · Directing and Theatrical Production. |
5 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Photography. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
20 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
8 | NA |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. ↳ International Relations and Affairs. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 21 | NA |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. |
1 | NA |
| Literature. ↳ General Literature. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
13 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 5 | NA |
| Philosophy. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
4 | NA |
| Statistics. ↳ Mathematics and Statistics. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Human Development and Family Studies, General. |
3 | NA |
| Apparel and Textiles. ↳ Apparel and Textiles, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies. ↳ French Studies. |
1 | NA |
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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