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Economics at Bucknell University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at Bucknell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Bucknell University is in Lewisburg, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 94 economics degrees were awarded at Bucknell University.

Online Class Availability at Bucknell University

Bucknell University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Economics Rankings at Bucknell University

These rankings give you a sense of how Bucknell University’s Economics program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#9 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#20 of 85
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#21 of 22
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#78 of 84
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#81 of 466
Best Value	Nationwide	#445 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from Bucknell University

Graduates of Bucknell University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$61,041
2 years	$55,102
3 years	$63,698
4 years	$79,134
5 years	$101,580

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Bucknell University earn a median of $79,134, compared with $72,362 for all Bucknell University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Bucknell University stands at $25,888.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Economics graduates at Bucknell University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Economics graduates at Bucknell University are 33% women (31) and 67% men (63).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at Bucknell University

Among the 94 bachelor’s economics graduates at Bucknell University, 33% were women (31) and 67% were men (63).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Bucknell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	84
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 9% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Bucknell University, below the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at Bucknell University

The Economics program at Bucknell University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Economics	86
Quantitative Economics	8

Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Those who complete Economics program at Bucknell University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Statisticians	$130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Biostatisticians	$121,594
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Survey Researchers	$108,538
Data Scientists	$106,295

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.