Clark Atlanta University

What are the graduation rates for students at Clark Atlanta University?

Clark Atlanta University's reported six-year graduation rate is 49% for the applicable first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 37%. These measures track defined entering groups over different periods; they are not completion rates for every student who attends CAU.

The six-year figure has risen from a reported 44% in 2019. The reported first-year retention rate is 71%, meaning that roughly seven in ten students in the measured entering cohort continued into a second year at the institution. Transfers, part-time students, and students who complete a degree elsewhere are not necessarily represented in the standard first-time cohort graduation measure.

For a prospective student, the difference between four- and six-year completion is financially important: extra semesters may bring additional tuition and living expenses. A major-specific degree plan and an early conversation about course availability can make the published graduation statistics more useful for personal planning.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Clark Atlanta University?

Available College Scorecard figures describe earnings measured one year after completion for federally aided graduates in particular fields - not a guaranteed starting salary for everyone with a Clark Atlanta University degree. They are best used as limited points of comparison alongside cost, debt, and career interests.

• Business administration, management, and operations: reported one-year median earnings of $36,161.
• Criminal justice and corrections: reported one-year median earnings of $24,583.
• Psychology: reported one-year median earnings of $24,229.
• Biology: reported one-year median earnings of $23,727.
• Radio, television, and digital communication: reported one-year median earnings of $19,894.
• Design and applied arts: reported one-year median earnings of $19,408.

These field-level figures exclude some graduates and capture an early point in careers that may involve graduate study, licensure, or unpaid and part-time work. They do not isolate the effect of attending CAU from differences in occupation, location, experience, or further education. The university's career services offer a different kind of information: reported services include individual career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job fairs, employer recruitment, and job-search resources. Access to those services should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.