Is Bucknell University worth it?
Bucknell University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania (small town). It awarded 872 degrees in 2024, most often in psychology, accounting and finance and economics.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$59,472
Median earnings 4 years after
$96,035
Median earnings 10 years after
$93,807
Average net price
$40,766
Completion rate
86%
Completions (2024)
872
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
3,876
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's | $70,946 | $108,422 | 81 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $53,012 | $94,028 | 43 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $75,776 | $130,990 | 39 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $38,765 | $85,687 | 36 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $51,645 | $66,206 | 27 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $51,120 | $76,364 | 24 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $46,698 | $66,963 | 21 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $70,868 | N/A | 21 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $80,231 | $95,693 | 19 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $90,171 | $156,885 | 18 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $80,653 | $99,536 | 17 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $79,391 | $99,860 | 17 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $34,043 | $49,785 | 17 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $77,312 | $90,393 | 17 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 69 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 69 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 40 |
| International Relations and Affairs | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
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Sources: federal figures for Bucknell University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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