History
Bachelor's degree · Bucknell University · Lewisburg, PA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$84,411Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
16Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Bucknell University earn a median of $84,411. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736).
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $48,555 | $10,000 |
| Lycoming College Williamsport | $35,026 | — |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock | $34,682 | $25,188 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg | $34,460 | $26,000 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $33,634 | $25,525 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $33,586 | $25,000 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana | $32,976 | $27,000 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville | $30,792 | $25,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $29,591 | $21,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown | $29,591 | $21,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg | $29,591 | $21,500 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh | $29,451 | $27,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $28,803 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington | $28,803 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $28,803 | $26,000 |
Other programs at Bucknell University
- Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$90,171 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,653 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,231 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,391 - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$77,312 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$75,776 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$70,946 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$70,868 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$53,012 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$51,645 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$51,120 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$46,698 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$38,765 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,043 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
— - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree
$63,043 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$50,070 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$69,149 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$122,651
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Bucknell University make?
The median salary is $84,411 and $84,411 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.