Is Clarkson University worth it?
Clarkson University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Potsdam, New York (small town). It awarded 1,106 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in mechanical engineering, engineering management and electrical and electronics engineering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$72,875
Median earnings 4 years after
$91,312
Median earnings 10 years after
$89,696
Average net price
$30,305
Completion rate
75%
Completions (2024)
1,106
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
2,196
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $73,168 | $90,286 | 244 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Bachelor's | $74,407 | $88,793 | 105 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $70,136 | $82,387 | 93 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's | $104,216 | $130,454 | 89 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $74,907 | $98,831 | 87 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $75,887 | $93,614 | 70 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $77,940 | $97,750 | 67 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $65,887 | $93,152 | 53 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,783 | $91,066 | 52 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $120,718 | $140,359 | 49 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $79,744 | $103,132 | 41 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First professional | $73,875 | $86,919 | 39 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $80,942 | $107,790 | 37 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | $93,595 | $107,611 | 36 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Bachelor's | $67,308 | $77,891 | 35 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 138 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 54 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 54 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's | 43 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's | 31 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | Bachelor's | 29 |
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Sources: federal figures for Clarkson University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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