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Political Science & Government at Bucknell University

Political Science & Government at Bucknell University

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, consider the program at Bucknell University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Bucknell University is located in Lewisburg, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 75 political science & government degrees were awarded at Bucknell University.

Studying Online at Bucknell University

Bucknell University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Bucknell University

These rankings give you a sense of how Bucknell University’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #5 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #16 of 132
Best Value Pennsylvania #38 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #60 of 677
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #123 of 131
Best Value Nationwide #654 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Bucknell University

Students who complete Bucknell University’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at Bucknell University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $49,507
2 years $52,941
3 years $57,352
4 years $69,853
5 years $87,169

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Bucknell University take home a median $69,853, compared with $72,362 for all Bucknell University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at Bucknell University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Bucknell University comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Bucknell University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Bucknell University are 61% women (46) and 39% men (29).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Bucknell University

Among the 75 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Bucknell University, 61% were women (46) and 39% were men (29).

Bucknell University gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 63
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 2
Asian 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Bucknell University

Minority students account for 16% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Bucknell University, below the national average of 41%.*

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

More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at Bucknell University

This Political Science & Government program at Bucknell University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 75

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Bucknell University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Economists $73,611

References

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