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Computer Science at Clarkson University

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, consider the program at Clarkson University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Clarkson University is in Potsdam, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 computer science degrees were awarded at Clarkson University.

Studying Online at Clarkson University

Distance learning is available at Clarkson University. Of 3,348 students, 317 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 470 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Clarkson University

These rankings give you a sense of how Clarkson University’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#15 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 112
Best Value	New York	#50 of 55
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#90 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#155 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#569 of 635

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#15 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 112
Best Value	New York	#50 of 55
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#90 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#155 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#569 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Clarkson University

Those who finish Clarkson University’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,495
2 years	$78,074
3 years	$94,384
4 years	$104,005
5 years	$121,821

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from Clarkson University take home a median $104,005, compared with $83,787 for all Clarkson University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from Clarkson University is $25,990.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Science graduates at Clarkson University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Clarkson University are 22% women (10) and 78% men (35).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Clarkson University

Of the 32 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Clarkson University, 22% were women (7) and 78% were men (25).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Clarkson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 16% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Clarkson University, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Clarkson University

Among the 11 master’s computer science graduates at Clarkson University, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Clarkson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 9% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Clarkson University, lower than the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at Clarkson University

Among the 2 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at Clarkson University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Clarkson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Clarkson University

This Computer Science program at Clarkson University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	45

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at Clarkson University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.