Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Bucknell University · Lewisburg, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University earn a median of $79,391 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,135 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,715–$109,121). Median debt is $19,500, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University Villanova | $80,962 | $25,995 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh | $76,523 | $22,777 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem | $75,479 | $24,950 |
| York College of Pennsylvania York | $74,445 | $26,990 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $74,267 | $30,766 |
| Lafayette College Easton | $72,481 | $19,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $71,406 | $25,190 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown | $71,406 | $25,190 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $69,772 | $26,723 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $69,772 | $26,723 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown | $69,772 | $26,723 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading | $69,772 | $26,723 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore | $69,772 | $26,723 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie | $69,772 | $26,723 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $66,876 | $12,910 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Bucknell University make?
The median salary is $79,391 one year after graduation and $99,777 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.