Economics at Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 121 graduates a year
Bucknell University graduates in economics earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bucknell University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics 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 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 48 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $110,724 | $116,468 | #29 | $46,791 |
| 49 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $110,552 | $116,564 | #28 | $68,416 |
| 50 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $109,324 | $104,054 | #54 | $63,475 |
| 51 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $108,422 | $110,266 | #40 | $70,946 |
| 52 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $107,283 | $96,589 | #67 | $62,732 |
| 53 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $105,467 | $96,037 | #68 | $65,603 |
| 54 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $104,943 | $95,491 | #71 | $54,267 |
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 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $99,860 | $79,391 | #41 of 318 |
| Chemical Engineering | $99,536 | $80,653 | #55 of 158 |
| 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 economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,946 one year after graduating and $108,422 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bucknell University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Bucknell University ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Bucknell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,888.
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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.