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Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Bucknell University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Bucknell University sits in Lewisburg, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 42 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Bucknell University.

Studying Online at Bucknell University

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

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Bucknell University

Students who complete Bucknell University’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$68,748
2 years	$69,002
3 years	$76,198
4 years	$87,329
5 years	$99,777

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Bucknell University earn a median of $87,329, compared with $72,362 for all Bucknell University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Bucknell University comes in at $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Bucknell University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Bucknell University are 24% women (10) and 76% men (32).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Bucknell University

Among the 42 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Bucknell University, 24% were women (10) and 76% were men (32).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 19% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Bucknell University, below the national average of 34%.*

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

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Bucknell University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	42

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Bucknell University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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.