Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Bucknell University graduates in chemical engineering earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bucknell University Compares for Chemical Engineering
All 158 colleges reporting chemical engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $122,093 | $107,516 | #38 | $80,139 |
| 2 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $121,641 | $132,880 | #1 | $75,639 |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $121,027 | $110,127 | #32 | $81,553 |
| 4 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $116,165 | $110,565 | #30 | $85,578 |
| 5 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $115,726 | $117,694 | #7 | $79,602 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $115,423 | $117,351 | #9 | $87,365 |
| 7 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $114,226 | $132,225 | #2 | $74,786 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $113,614 | $121,887 | #4 | $83,377 |
| 9 | Rice University Houston, TX | $113,605 | $115,503 | #13 | $87,830 |
| 10 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $113,317 | $103,111 | #54 | $79,737 |
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| 52 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $100,199 | $88,236 | #128 | $78,767 |
| 53 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY | $100,191 | $95,361 | #94 | — |
| 54 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $99,747 | $101,413 | #65 | $77,586 |
| 55 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $99,536 | $101,229 | #66 | $80,653 |
| 56 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $99,506 | $91,524 | #113 | $69,820 |
| 57 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $99,338 | $101,028 | #68 | $77,528 |
| 58 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $99,312 | $105,705 | #42 | $53,145 |
Other Majors at Bucknell University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $156,885 | $90,171 | #11 of 189 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $130,990 | $75,776 | #2 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $122,651 | — | #35 of 459 |
| Economics | $108,422 | $70,946 | #51 of 368 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $99,860 | $79,391 | #41 of 318 |
| Civil Engineering | $95,693 | $80,231 | #19 of 233 |
| Political Science and Government | $94,028 | $53,012 | #11 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $90,393 | $77,312 | #8 of 118 |
| Biology | $85,687 | $38,765 | #11 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,364 | $51,120 | #12 of 225 |
| Marketing | — | $70,868 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $66,963 | $46,698 | #29 of 265 |
| Psychology | $66,206 | $51,645 | #32 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,785 | $34,043 | #260 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bucknell University chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $80,653 one year after graduating and $99,536 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bucknell University rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, Bucknell University ranks #55 by median pay four years after graduation, and #66 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at Bucknell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.