Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Bucknell University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bucknell University Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical 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 | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 38 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $100,003 | $87,764 | #232 | $76,485 |
| 39 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $99,975 | $115,729 | #4 | $75,311 |
| 40 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $99,955 | $103,474 | #38 | $78,862 |
| 41 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $99,860 | $101,559 | #56 | $79,391 |
| 42 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $99,859 | $107,130 | #23 | $84,999 |
| 43 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $99,573 | $90,605 | #188 | $76,785 |
| 44 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $99,331 | $106,504 | #29 | $74,209 |
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 |
| 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 mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,391 one year after graduating and $99,860 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bucknell University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Bucknell University ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Bucknell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.