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Sociology at Bucknell University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, take a look at what Bucknell University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Bucknell University sits in Lewisburg, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 sociology degrees were granted at Bucknell University.

Studying Online at Bucknell University

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

Sociology Rankings at Bucknell University

Rankings can help you compare Bucknell University’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Bucknell University

Students who complete Bucknell University’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,737
2 years	$35,420
3 years	$50,070
4 years	$54,448
5 years	$66,041

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Bucknell University take home a median $54,448, compared with $72,362 for all Bucknell University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Sociology graduates at Bucknell University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Bucknell University are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Bucknell University

Among the 11 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Bucknell University, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 18% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Bucknell University, lower than the national average of 56%.*

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

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Bucknell University

The Sociology program at Bucknell University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Students who finish Sociology program at Bucknell University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Sociology majors, 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
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Sociologists	$74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

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.