Academics at Bucknell University

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Bucknell University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 9 students for every instructional faculty member, Bucknell University ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. Bucknell University employs 100% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Bucknell University can choose from 52 majors with reported graduates spanning 17 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Bucknell University are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Bucknell University.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Bucknell University:

• Looking for flexibility? Bucknell University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 0 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Bucknell University retains and graduates its students — 94% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Bucknell University.

Dig Deeper into Academics on Bucknell University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Bucknell University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at Bucknell University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at Bucknell University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at Bucknell University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Bucknell University — regional and program accreditation status