Psychology at Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
Bucknell University graduates in psychology earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bucknell University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 29 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $69,730 | $62,779 | #54 | $48,406 |
| 30 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $67,249 | $64,007 | #42 | $30,023 |
| 31 | National University San Diego, CA | $66,849 | $60,828 | #80 | $38,523 |
| 32 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $66,206 | $67,332 | #27 | $51,645 |
| 33 | Saint Francis University Loretto, PA | $66,010 | $67,133 | #28 | — |
| 34 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $65,997 | $57,925 | #126 | — |
| 35 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $65,926 | $70,062 | #18 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,785 | $34,043 | #260 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bucknell University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,645 one year after graduating and $66,206 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bucknell University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Bucknell University ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Bucknell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), 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.