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.
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Geography
Bucknell geography majors have access to some of the finest field sites in the East, including small towns, forests, mines, rivers and wetlands.
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Geology & Environmental Geosciences
United by a common core of foundational geology courses, Bucknell's Department of Geology & Environmental Geosciences offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degree tracks in both disciplines.
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Mathematical Economics
As a mathematical economics major at Bucknell, you’ll dig past the data in spreadsheets and trend curves to uncover real stories and understand the quantitative models that drive global economic decisions.
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Mathematics
Bucknell offers a range of mathematics degree pathways, including distinct majors in mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics — plus the options to concentrate in theoretical or applied math and to earn a secondary teaching certification.
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Mechanical Engineering
Bucknell mechanical engineering majors design and build real devices that confront challenges facing society in state-of-the-art research facilities.
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Neuroscience
Bucknell University's neuroscience major combines the expertise of our top-tier psychology, biology and animal behavior programs. Students explore how the brain and nervous system affect appetite, the cognition of music and more.
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Physics & Astronomy
Explore the universe in our nationally recognized Department of Physics & Astronomy, which offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in physics and biophysics.
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Psychology
Bucknell psychology majors gain more than outstanding classroom instruction. Students will have opportunities to conduct faculty-guided research in our animal lab, study abnormal psychology at Danville State Psychiatric Hospital or work with children at our on-site child care center.