Overview

The department’s primary goal is to cultivate patterns of inquiry that produce economic literacy, independent thinking, and a commitment to lifelong learning and a socially responsible life.

Career:

A Bachelor of Arts in Economics is offered at Bucknell University.

The study of economics, as with the other social sciences, attempts to explain various types of human behavior and the impact that society’s institutions have in determining that behavior. Of particular interest are the forces that determine an economy’s production, employment, distribution of income, poverty, and international economic relationships.

The major also provides the essential first stage for students interested in graduate work in:

business

public policy

the law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Principles and Problems

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Intermediate Political Economy

Economic Geography

Behavioral Economics

African Women & Social Action

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lewisburg, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 1480 other Bachelors in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your personal essays electronically through the application website you choose.

Pay the nonrefundable $40 application fee electronically when you apply or request a fee waiver through the application website.

Official secondary school transcript in certified English translations, if applicable.

Mid-year Report and/or copy of your updated transcript, if applicable.

Common Application teacher evaluation form in English.

Early Decision Agreement form, including all required signatures (for early decision applicants only).

Copy of biographical photo page of passport.

All applicants to all of Bucknell's degree programs are required to have completed a minimum of two years of a foreign language (in the same language) in secondary school.

All applicants to all of Bucknell's degree programs are required to have completed a minimum of two-and-a-half years of college-preparatory mathematics.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

69976 USD / year

≈ 69976 USD / year
Out-of-State

69976 USD / year

≈ 69976 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

69976 USD / year

≈ 69976 USD / year

Living costs

Lewisburg

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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