Clarkson University
Potsdam, New York · Private, nonprofit · 2,196 undergraduates
All 26 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 68 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,335 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,934 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,321 |
| $75k to $110k | $30,990 |
| $110k and up | $35,757 |
| All families (average) | $30,305 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $90,286 | +$54,540 | clears the bar | $26,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $82,387 | +$46,641 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $98,831 | +$63,085 | clears the bar | $42,610 | 0.7 yrs |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's Degree | $130,454 | +$94,708 | clears the bar | $14,100 | 0.1 yrs |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Bachelor's Degree | $88,793 | +$53,047 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Master's Degree | $109,601 | +$73,855 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $93,614 | +$57,868 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $77,791 | +$42,045 | clears the bar | $26,240 | 0.6 yrs |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $91,066 | +$55,320 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $108,604 | +$72,858 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $97,750 | +$62,004 | clears the bar | $26,094 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $107,790 | +$72,044 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $140,359 | +$104,613 | clears the bar | $155,093 | 1.5 yrs |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $77,891 | +$42,145 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $71,676 | +$35,930 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 26 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 75% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.