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Civil Engineering at Bucknell University

If you plan to study Civil Engineering, take a look at what Bucknell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Bucknell University is in Lewisburg, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 civil engineering degrees were granted at Bucknell University.

Studying Online at Bucknell University

Bucknell University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from Bucknell University

Graduates of Bucknell University’s Civil Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,231
2 years	$65,610
3 years	$68,732
4 years	$78,184
5 years	$88,296

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from Bucknell University report median earnings of $78,184, compared with $72,362 for all Bucknell University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Civil Engineering graduates from Bucknell University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Civil Engineering graduates at Bucknell University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Civil Engineering graduates at Bucknell University are 24% women (7) and 76% men (22).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Bucknell University

Of the 29 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at Bucknell University, 24% were women (7) and 76% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Bucknell University, lower than the national average of 38%.*

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

More Specific Civil Engineering Concentrations at Bucknell University

The Civil Engineering program at Bucknell University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	29

Best-Paid Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Civil Engineering program at Bucknell University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Civil Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$138,303
Petroleum Engineers	$137,336
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Transportation Engineers	$120,210
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263

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.