Majors & Minors
At Bucknell, you can choose from a much larger selection of majors, minors and courses than other liberal arts colleges and universities. But you won't be limited to just one path.
You can major in English and go to medical school, major in anthropology and become a filmmaker, or major in engineering and become a manager. That's the beauty of a liberal arts mission that empowers personalized education.
It all starts here, with a few simple clicks. Select the categories that align most closely with your interests and the type of program you want to explore — and discover what's possible. You can also explore the full list of majors and minors on the bottom of this page.
Art & Art History
The Department of Art & Art History offers a bachelor of arts degree as well as minors in both art & design or art history — preparing students for careers in fine arts, academia, arts administration, publishing and more.
Arts Leadership
The arts leadership minor is designed to impart a practical and theoretical foundation in arts organizations and related professions for students who wish (a) to broadly understand and engage the arts and cultural industry, and (b) to pursue professional careers in the arts.
Biomedical Engineering
In Bucknell University's biomedical engineering program, students get into the lab and start designing from their first semester on campus.
Chemical Engineering
Students in Bucknell University's chemical engineering program nearly all get jobs or enroll in graduate school within six months of graduating.
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Bucknell offers separate bachelor of science degree programs in civil engineering and environmental engineering, each major featuring hands-on labs and independent research opportunities.
Computer Science & Engineering
Develop coding expertise and a problem-solving mindset in one of three offered degree programs: bachelor of science in computer science, bachelor of arts in computer science, or bachelor of science in computer science & engineering.
Creative Writing
Students in Bucknell's creative writing program practice craft and technique, develop their style, and examine diverse voices in contemporary literature.
Data Science
This interdisciplinary co-major will be available as a co-major to students whose primary major is business analytics, computer science, statistics or mathematics.
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Students can choose between two distinct bachelor of science degree tracks in electrical engineering and computer engineering.
Film/Media Studies
Film/media studies majors at Bucknell strengthen the analytical, artistic and communication skills essential for success in the film/media industry and many other careers.
Mechanical Engineering
Bucknell mechanical engineering majors design and build real devices that confront challenges facing society in state-of-the-art research facilities.
Music
Music majors at Bucknell University refine technical skills and artistic expression, in degree programs ranging from vocal performance to music education and beyond.
Theatre & Dance
Bucknell University theatre majors perform, design, direct and collaborate with professors who inspire, challenge and prepare you for exciting jobs in the arts or other professional careers.
Majors & Minors
Explore the full list of majors and minors offered across Bucknell's three colleges.