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Accounting at Bucknell University

If you plan to study Accounting, consider the program at Bucknell University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Bucknell University is located in Lewisburg, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 accounting degrees were awarded at Bucknell University.

Studying Online at Bucknell University

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

Accounting Rankings at Bucknell University

Use these rankings to compare Bucknell University’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#6 of 65
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#19 of 188
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#64 of 65
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#77 of 1,145
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#181 of 187
Best Value	Nationwide	#1121 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Bucknell University

Graduates of Bucknell University’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$68,290
2 years	$66,147
3 years	$82,360
4 years	$93,021
5 years	$121,826

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from Bucknell University earn a median of $93,021, compared with $72,362 for all Bucknell University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Bucknell University is $26,881.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Bucknell University are 34% women (24) and 66% men (46).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Bucknell University

Among the 70 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Bucknell University, 34% were women (24) and 66% were men (46).

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

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

Minority students account for 19% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Bucknell University, below the national average of 35%.*

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

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Bucknell University

This Accounting program at Bucknell University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Accounting & Finance	70

Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Bucknell University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

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.