by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Bucknell ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Bucknell was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 70 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bucknell University handed out 133 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bucknell is $70,946. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Bucknell is $826 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Bucknell was $1,768 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,418 | $64,418 |
| Fees | $354 | $354 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,118 | $16,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 133 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Bucknell. Of these graduates, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Bucknell does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bucknell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Bucknell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 97 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.