# Bradley University: Manufacturing Engineering (bachelor's)

Peoria, IL. IPEDS 143358, CIP 14.36. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bradley-university/majors/manufacturing-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,488
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $88,690 (U.S. median for this major: $88,690 across 15 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $21,457)
- Rank in IL: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $88,690 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,269 | $73,221 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $16,539 | $70,125 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $18,609 | $78,902 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $22,954 | $97,325 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $30,008 | $127,234 | 2.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Manufacturing Engineering at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $97,819 | not reported | $29,167 | 95% |
| Bradley University | $88,690 | $27,000 | $22,719 | 76% |

## Careers
- Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112): median wage $117,180 Peoria, IL, $100,540 IL, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $75,870 Peoria, IL, $82,750 IL, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $212,820 Peoria, IL, $163,610 IL, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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