by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Bucknell ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Bucknell was ranked #56 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bucknell University handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bucknell is $61,041. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bucknell, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,888 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Bucknell is $826 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Bucknell University.
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bucknell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 89 |
| International Relations & National Security | 29 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
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