Clarkson University

What are the graduation rates for students at Clarkson University?

Clarkson's reported six-year graduation rate is 75% for the applicable first-time student cohort. Its four-year rate is 62%. These measures follow defined entering cohorts over different periods; they do not mean that every student finishes on either timetable.

The reported first-year retention rate is 85%, indicating the share of students in its measured cohort who returned the following fall. Graduation and retention figures are useful for comparing institutions, but they do not by themselves explain why students stay or leave. Transfer students and students who begin part time may not be represented in the standard first-time, full-time graduation cohort. Applicants considering a program with extensive prerequisites should also look at its degree plan and typical course availability when estimating their own timeline.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Clarkson University?

Federal College Scorecard program figures provide a limited view of earnings approximately one year after graduation; they are not a salary offer or a prediction for an individual Clarkson student. The reported figures vary considerably by field.

Among programs with a one-year figure, the reported amount is $70,118 for electrical, electronics, and communications engineering and $67,495 for computer science. Mechanical engineering is listed at $66,506, business administration at $60,400, and general biology at $33,346. These are program-level figures for the graduates captured by the federal measure, not earnings for every graduate or for every job associated with a major. Employment, further study, geography, hours worked, and the mix of graduates represented can all affect comparisons.

Clarkson's career services are a separate consideration from those earnings outcomes. Reported services available to undergraduates include individual career counseling, résumé and interview assistance, job fairs, employer recruitment, and alumni networking. No internship is required of every student, although a particular program may have its own experiential requirements. Students can use those services while evaluating internships and jobs, but their availability does not establish a particular employment result.