Bucknell University

What are the graduation rates for students at Bucknell University?

Bucknell's reported four-year graduation rate is 82%, and its six-year rate is 86%. These measures track a defined cohort of first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduates; they are not graduation probabilities calculated for every transfer or part-time student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 94%, meaning most students in the measured cohort returned for a second year. Graduation and retention figures offer useful context, but they do not explain why an individual student stays, transfers or takes longer to finish. Students comparing programs should also consider course sequencing and whether a change of major or a term abroad could affect their own timeline.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Bucknell University?

Federal College Scorecard program data reports earnings measured one year after completion for some Bucknell graduates who received federal aid. These figures are reported medians for the applicable measured groups, not starting-salary offers or forecasts for everyone in a major.

Among programs with reported figures, the one-year median was $94,127 for computer engineering and $71,437 for chemical engineering. Reported medians were $61,041 for economics, $38,460 for psychology and $35,954 for biology. Differences can reflect occupations, graduate-school enrollment and which former students have earnings included in the measure; they should not be read as the effect of a major alone.

Bucknell's career services include individual advising, résumé and interview assistance, employer events, job-search resources and alumni networking opportunities. An internship is not required of every undergraduate. Those services are available to support exploration and applications, but their availability is distinct from a verified job offer or earnings outcome.