All Bradley University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 15
- Engineering · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Science & Math · 9
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Education · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $65,842 | $80,877 | $26,925 |
| Finance | $54,261 | $77,976 | $20,905 |
| Marketing | $48,663 | $76,255 | $24,017 |
| Management Information Systems | — | $74,883 | — |
| Business Administration | $51,347 | $73,110 | $25,586 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| International Business | $52,357 | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Telecommunications Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $76,475 | $100,391 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,746 | $95,896 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $68,166 | $89,362 | $25,788 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $67,488 | $88,690 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $72,573 | $83,801 | $27,000 |
| Construction Engineering | $71,053 | $82,309 | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | $27,000 |
| Writing | — | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | $27,000 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,143 | $86,941 | $27,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $27,857 | $67,735 | $26,899 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $22,893 | $60,888 | — |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | $28,137 | — | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $38,351 | $58,515 | $26,819 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $32,742 | $42,006 | $27,000 |
| Graphic Communications | $24,941 | $37,657 | $27,000 |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $66,457 | $107,379 | $27,000 |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | $58,014 | — | $24,950 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,917 | $48,325 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,359 | $46,460 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Bradley University students earn a median $66,852 ten years after starting college, more than 75% of Illinois colleges we cover. 76% graduate within six years.
Bradley University majors questions
How many majors does Bradley University offer?
Bradley University offers 81 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Bradley University?
Computer Science graduates from Bradley University earn a median $107,379 four years after graduating, the highest of the 25 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Bradley University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic Communications graduates earn the least: a median $37,657 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Bradley University overview