Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 3,876 undergraduates
All 15 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 54 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,980 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,276 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,679 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,165 |
| $110k and up | $55,724 |
| All families (average) | $40,766 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $108,422 | +$71,924 | clears the bar | $25,888 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $94,028 | +$57,530 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $66,206 | +$29,708 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $130,990 | +$94,492 | clears the bar | $26,881 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $85,687 | +$49,189 | clears the bar | $25,836 | 0.5 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $70,868 | +$34,370 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $156,885 | +$120,387 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $122,651 | +$86,153 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $99,860 | +$63,362 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $99,536 | +$63,038 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $76,364 | +$39,866 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $95,693 | +$59,195 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,785 | +$13,287 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $66,963 | +$30,465 | clears the bar | $26,798 | 0.9 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $90,393 | +$53,895 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 86% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.