Bradley Student Outcomes

  • 8/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Peoria, IL
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#5 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

74% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

75% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Bradley University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 53% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 73% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 75% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Bradley University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Bradley University is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$56,800 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Bradley University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $42,700 per year
after 7 years $46,000 per year
after 8 years $48,800 per year
after 9 years $54,200 per year
after 10 years $56,800 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Bradley University students who are working and no longer in school is $56,800, which is 66% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$27,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

66%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$279 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

75% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Bradley student loan debt, explore your options.

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143358.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026