# Clarkson University

Private nonprofit college in Potsdam, NY. IPEDS ID 190044.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clarkson-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/clarkson-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 77% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $30,305 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 75%; beats 77% of NY colleges and 85% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $89,696; beats 92% of NY colleges and 96% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $21,714

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,335 |
| 30-48k | $19,934 |
| 48-75k | $23,321 |
| 75-110k | $30,990 |
| 110k+ | $35,757 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.15 years on average (64% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $89,696 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,335 | $88,540 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $19,934 | $82,726 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $23,321 | $96,782 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $30,990 | $128,609 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $35,757 | $148,392 | 2.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $79,022
- Tuition and fees: $59,398
- Housing and meals: $17,016; books: $1,560

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 590–690; SAT math: 610–700; ACT: 25–32 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 7,347 applicants, 5,669 admitted, 608 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 77%, ACT 25–32 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 77%, ACT 26–31 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (36 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $80,942 | $107,790 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | $79,744 | $103,132 | $25,990 |
| Electrical Engineering | $77,940 | $97,750 | $26,926 |
| Chemical Engineering | $75,887 | $93,614 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $65,887 | $93,152 | $24,757 |
| Accounting | $60,594 | $93,132 | $26,006 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $71,783 | $91,066 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,168 | $90,286 | $27,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $74,407 | $88,793 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,136 | $82,387 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Engineering | $67,308 | $77,891 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $39,807 | $77,791 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $73,359 | $25,813 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | $41,745 | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | $26,000 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | $37,753 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $102,440 (NY), $104,110 (U.S.)
- Civil Engineering → Civil engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $103,760 (NY), $100,840 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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