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Coming in at slightly higher than 98%, Clarkson's placement rate is among the highest in the nation. The most recent annual starting salaries for our new university graduates average over $50,000.
About Clarkson
Bridging discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise since 1896.
Welcome to Clarkson University, New York State’s highest ranked small research institution. We are the institution of choice for 3,000 enterprising, high-ability students pursuing degrees in 50+ rigorous academic programs of study. Our faculty are on the leading edge of research of international relevance and we offer focused graduate programs in select disciplines, however, our primary mission is undergraduate education. Across the institution, faculty and students develop close, mentoring relationships and make lifelong connections that guide career success.
Located in the northern Adirondacks in the college town of Potsdam, Clarkson stands out among America’s private, nationally ranked research institutions because of its dynamic collaborative learning environment, innovative degree and research programs, and unmatched track record for producing leaders and innovators.
At Clarkson, we know that new technologies, emerging fields and expanding career opportunities require new approaches to learning. That’s why our students are grounded in the fundamentals but also learn how to successfully manage the unique challenges of today’s complex world.
Clarkson in the News
Preparing to Say Goodbye
Clarkson University senior Mike Arciero realizes his days as a competitive hockey player will soon come to an end. Unlike many of his classmates, Arciero will not be playing professional hockey when his career ends. He already has a job lined up as a financial analyst in the global securities desk of the Goldman Sachs investment firm.....Read More
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Preparing to Say Goodbye
Clarkson University senior Mike Arciero realizes his days as a competitive hockey player will soon come to an end. Unlike many of his classmates, Arciero will not be playing professional hockey when his career ends. He already has a job lined up as a financial analyst in the global securities desk of the Goldman Sachs investment firm.....Read More
All News Stories About Clarkson