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. In addition, we cover how Bradley ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at Bradley was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 117 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bradley University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bradley is $22,893. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Bradley was $1,039 per credit hour 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 |
Learn more about Bradley tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from Bradley. About 28% of these graduates were women and the other 72% were men.
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, 81% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Bradley does not offer an online option for its design 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.
The design program at Bradley awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bradley University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Bradley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts & Media Management | 20 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 12 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
| Music | 9 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
