Economics
Bachelor's degree · Bucknell University · Lewisburg, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Bucknell University earn a median of $70,946 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $25,888, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $89,097 | $14,621 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh | $86,284 | $22,020 |
| Swarthmore College Swarthmore | $76,944 | $19,500 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $70,967 | $29,130 |
| Lafayette College Easton | $68,164 | $19,500 |
| Villanova University Villanova | $67,065 | $26,497 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg | $62,925 | $26,812 |
| Muhlenberg College Allentown | $59,122 | $24,298 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $55,418 | $24,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $55,418 | $24,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown | $55,418 | $24,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie | $55,418 | $24,500 |
| Moravian University Bethlehem | $53,999 | $26,848 |
| Dickinson College Carlisle | $53,990 | $19,000 |
| Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster | $52,801 | $23,000 |
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$122,651
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Bucknell University make?
The median salary is $70,946 one year after graduation and $101,580 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,888.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.