Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Bucknell University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Bucknell University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$64,772
Out-of-state tuition
$64,772
Average net price
$40,429
Last updated November 11, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Bucknell University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$79,956
4-year attendance
$319,824
4-year tuition
$259,088
4-year net price
$161,716
Bucknell University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $21,406 | $58,550 | $1,784/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,554 | $60,402 | $1,630/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,932 | $59,024 | $1,744/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $36,128 | $43,828 | $3,011/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $55,354 | $24,602 | $4,613/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Bucknell University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $94,127 | ~34 months |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $71,437 | ~45 months |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $70,868 | ~46 months |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $68,748 | ~47 months |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $68,290 | ~47 months |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $66,231 | ~49 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,343 | ~53 months |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $61,041 | ~53 months |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $49,507 | ~65 months |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $46,698 | ~69 months |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $45,358 | ~71 months |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $44,905 | ~72 months |
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Bucknell University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Bucknell University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
11.10%
Federal loan rate
34.13%
Median completer debt
$27,000
Median monthly payment
$286