by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Bradley ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Bradley was ranked #210 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bradley University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 94 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Bradley. This makes it the #105 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 44 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bradley is $73,143. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bradley, nursing students borrow a median amount of $67,617 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Bradley is $689 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Bradley paid an average of $1,039 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,248 | $39,248 |
| Fees | $432 | $432 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,850 | $12,850 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,240 | $2,240 |
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The nursing program at Bradley awarded 79 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bradley are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bradley University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Bradley does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bradley Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Bradley make a median salary of $105,021 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 86 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from Bradley in 2021-2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Bradley are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bradley University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Bradley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 64 |
| Other Health Professions | 41 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 27 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 23 |
| Public Health | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.