Clarkson University
Potsdam, New York. 2,196 undergraduates. Admits 77% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($26,000) equals 28% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($92,494).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 85% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $78,130 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $92,494 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,000 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
75 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 2 | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 3 | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 6 | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 3 | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 6 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 7 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 16 | $137,384 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 18 | $75,796 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 20 | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | 7 | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 6 | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 2 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 7 | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 3 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 19 | $73,915 | $82,608 | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Clarkson University cost per year?
- The average net price at Clarkson University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $32,137 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Clarkson University graduates earn?
- Former Clarkson University students earn a median of $92,494 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Clarkson University?
- 72% of Clarkson University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Clarkson University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Clarkson University is $26,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
