by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Clarkson University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Clarkson University landed the #259 spot.In addition, Clarkson took the #19 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in New York.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Clarkson came in at #259. In addition, Clarkson took the #19 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in New York.
Clarkson ranked #259 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Clarkson took the #19 spot for Best Graduate Schools in New York.
For the last year in which we have data, 1,052 graduate students decided that Clarkson University was the best place for them.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at Clarkson is made up of 41.2% women and 58.8% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 19.0% of the graduate students who attend Clarkson are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Clarkson. Around 38.2% of graduate students are international.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Clarkson who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,566.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Clarkson enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $105,956.
Graduate students who earn their professional degree at Clarkson enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $74,223.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Clarkson based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | $135,325 |
| Allied Health Professions | $126,255 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $102,981 |
| Business Administration & Management | $102,265 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | $95,987 |
| Electrical Engineering | $95,251 |
| Information Science/Studies. | $86,728 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $74,223 |
| Business & Commerce | $71,676 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $60,211 |
Located in Potsdam, New York, Clarkson University is a private not-for-profit institution.The location of Clarkson is a good match for students who are interested in living in a college town while they pursue their degree. Get more details about the location of Clarkson University.
Contact details for Clarkson are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699 |
| Phone: | 315-268-6400 |
| Website: | www.clarkson.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/ClarksonUniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/ClarksonUniv |
47.1% of the graduate students at Clarkson University took at least one class online.Roughly 30.0% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 26 | $126,255 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 13 | — |
| Biological & Physical Science | 1 | — |
| Biotechnology | 5 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 55 | $102,265 |
| Chemical Engineering | 6 | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 7 | — |
| Computer Science | 11 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1 | — |
| Data Analytics. | 8 | — |
| Data Science. | 27 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 43 | — |
| Engineering Science | 3 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 27 | $135,325 |
| Environmental Engineering | 3 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 31 | $95,987 |
| Mathematics | 1 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 | $102,981 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3 | — |
| Other Engineering | 5 | — |
| Physics | 1 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 25 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 16 | $60,211 |
| Teaching English or French | 7 | — |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 6 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | — |
| Chemistry | 7 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 3 | — |
| Computer Science | 2 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 6 | — |
| Environmental Engineering | 3 | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Clarkson University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 2 | — |
| Business & Commerce | 18 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 7 | — |
| Construction Engineering | 7 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 16 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 3 | — |
| Other Education | 20 | — |
| Other Engineering | 6 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Clarkson University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Professions | 19 | $74,223 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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