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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.

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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


Clarkson University Spin-off Vento Tek Receives $50K Grant for Smart Wind Turbine Blades
Vento Tek Inc., a spin-off business of Clarkson University, promotes the commercialization of new, green technologies....Read More.

Six Clarkson Students Selected for Albany Undergraduate Research Exposition
Six Clarkson University students are among only 70 statewide who have been selected to participate in the inaugural "Independent Sector Undergraduate Research Exposition" ....Read More.

Clarkson Professor's Achievements in Science and Art Recognized with Award and Invited Lectures
Professor of electrical & computer engineering and director of the International Center for Gravity Materials Science and Applications (ICGMSA) Liya L. Regel is also an artist whose work is featured in galleries and private collections worldwide. ...Read More. 

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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