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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA · Private Nonprofit · General
Bucknell University is a private nonprofit institution in Lewisburg, PA. With a 32% admission rate and 1,450 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 3,818 students, offers 18 programs with earnings data, and has a 86% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
32%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,450
Enrollment
3,818
Completion Rate
86%
Cost of Attendance
$79,956
In-State Tuition
$64,772
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,772
Programs
18
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 18 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($80K)
Showing 18 of 18 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $90,171 | $140,705 | $79,956 | 1.1x | |
| 2 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,653 | $110,838 | $79,956 | 1.0x | |
| 3 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,231 | $88,296 | $79,956 | 1.0x | |
| 4 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,391 | $99,777 | $79,956 | 1.0x | |
| 5 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,312 | $77,668 | $79,956 | 1.0x | |
| 6 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,776 | $121,826 | $79,956 | 0.9x | |
| 7 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,946 | $101,580 | $79,956 | 0.9x | |
| 8 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,868 | $98,141 | $79,956 | 0.9x | |
| 9 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,012 | $87,169 | $79,956 | 0.7x | |
| 10 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,645 | $61,400 | $79,956 | 0.6x | |
| 11 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,120 | $80,998 | $79,956 | 0.6x | |
| 12 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,698 | — | $79,956 | 0.6x | |
| 13 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,765 | $72,196 | $79,956 | 0.5x | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,043 | $61,250 | $79,956 | 0.4x | |
| 15 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $63,043 | $79,956 | — | |
| 16 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $66,041 | $79,956 | — | |
| 17 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $87,854 | $79,956 | — | |
| 18 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $84,411 | $79,956 | — |