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Clarkson University

Potsdam, New York · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$76,970

Acceptance Rate

77%

Graduation Rate

73%

Annual Tuition

$57,950

At a Glance

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Total Students

2,449

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Retention Rate

85%

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Faculty Ratio

12

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Financial Aid

65%

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Median Debt

$26,000

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Campus Setting

Town

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Clarkson University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,449 students. The university has a 77.2% acceptance rate and a graduation rate of 73%. Its retention rate is 84.7%. The in-state tuition is $57,950, and 65.4% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $72,875. Five years after graduation, alumni earn $76,970, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn $89,696. The median debt for graduates is $26,000.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$73k

1 YEAR

$77k

5 YEARS

$90k

10 YEARS

Top 5% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Clarkson University alumni earn a median salary of $72,875. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $76,970. Ten years after graduation, the median salary reaches $89,696. The median debt for graduates is $26,000, and 65.4% of students receive financial aid.

Clarkson University has a 77.2% acceptance rate, and 73% of students graduate. The retention rate is 84.7%. The in-state tuition is $57,950. The total student population is 2,449.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Mechanical Engineering.

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Graduates 175 / yr
Median Salary $73,168

Engineering-Related Fields.

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Graduates 87 / yr
Median Salary $104,216

Civil Engineering.

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Graduates 72 / yr
Median Salary $70,136

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

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Graduates 69 / yr
Median Salary $74,907

Engineering-Related Fields.

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Graduates 67 / yr
Median Salary $74,407

Chemical Engineering.

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Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $75,887

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.

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Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $77,940

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

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Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $98,486

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

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Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $65,887

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.

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Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $71,783

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

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Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $54,303

Biology, General.

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Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $39,807

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Campus Location

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Potsdam, New York

Potsdam, NY 13699

Clarkson University is located in Potsdam, New York. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clarkson University has an acceptance rate of 77%.