Bradley University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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3,574
students enrolled
1,538
degrees and certificates a year
76%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$22,719
average net price a year
Tuition $39,248
$59,114
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$66,852
median earnings, 10 years after entry
95% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 28% | 428 |
| Engineering | 16% | 240 |
| Business & management | 14% | 208 |
| Computer & information sciences | 10% | 157 |
| Education | 7% | 111 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 98 | ||||
| Data analytics and business analytics | 2 | 1 | |||
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 1 |
The job market around Bradley University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Peoria County, where the college is.
155
open professional jobs
22
entry level
5%
ask for AI skills
7 jobs
4.5%
unemployment in Peoria County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$64,938
median household income
Peoria County
44%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, engineering, business & management, which lead to clinical (7 open), engineering (36 open), operations (22 open), finance (15 open), sales (26 open), marketing (2 open).
Hiring most: Caterpillar (26), Komatsu (8), Nexstar Media Group (7), Air National Guard Units (4), ITC (4), Kasmo Global (4), Diversified Services Network (3), Legends / ASM Global (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (36), Sales (26), Operations (22), Finance (15), Data & Analytics (13), Clinical (7). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Career Link.
- Career Link - Peoria CountyPeoria · 309-321-0250 · Monday thru Friday 8:30-17:00
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Job fairs and events with Bradley University
Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.
- Starting a businessNov 11, 2026 · Peoria, IL
Distinguished Entrepreneur Speaker Series
College: Bradley University
- Career workshopNov 29, 2026 · Peoria, IL
College: Bradley University
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Common questions
- How big is Bradley University?
- Bradley University enrolls about 3,574 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Peoria, Illinois. It awards about 1,538 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Bradley University?
- 76% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Bradley University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $59,114 six years after entry and $66,852 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Bradley University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Bradley University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Bradley University?
- 155 open professional jobs are listed in Peoria County, 22 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Caterpillar has the most openings.
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Claim this pageSources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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