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General Biology at Bucknell University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Bucknell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Bucknell University sits in Lewisburg, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 general biology degrees were granted at Bucknell University.

Online Class Availability at Bucknell University

Bucknell University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Bucknell University

Graduates of Bucknell University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,954
2 years	$26,933
3 years	$48,179
4 years	$59,793
5 years	$72,196

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Bucknell University earn a median of $59,793, compared with $72,362 for all Bucknell University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Bucknell University stands at $26,672.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Bucknell University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Bucknell University are 77% women (54) and 23% men (16).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Bucknell University

Of the 70 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Bucknell University, 77% were women (54) and 23% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Bucknell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	57
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 16% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Bucknell University, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Bucknell University

The General Biology program at Bucknell University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	70

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Bucknell University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.