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Electrical Engineering at Clarkson University

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, consider the program at Clarkson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Clarkson University is in Potsdam, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 83 electrical engineering degrees were granted at Clarkson University.

Online Class Availability at Clarkson University

Many students take online classes at Clarkson University. Among 3,348 students, 317 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 470 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Clarkson University

These rankings give you a sense of how Clarkson University’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#12 of 21
Best Value	New York	#16 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#37 of 53
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#40 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#160 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#277 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#12 of 21
Best Value	New York	#16 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#37 of 53
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#40 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#160 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#277 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Clarkson University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$81,784
2 years	$78,772
3 years	$76,112
4 years	$86,330
5 years	$98,812

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from Clarkson University report median earnings of $86,330, compared with $83,787 for all Clarkson University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from Clarkson University comes in at $26,926.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at Clarkson University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Clarkson University are 19% women (16) and 81% men (67).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Clarkson University

Of the 18 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Clarkson University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 11% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Clarkson University, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Clarkson University

Of the 43 master’s electrical engineering graduates at Clarkson University, 21% were women (9) and 79% were men (34).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	13
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 16% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Clarkson University, below the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Clarkson University

Of the 6 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at Clarkson University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	4

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

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at Clarkson University

The Electrical Engineering program at Clarkson University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	83

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at Clarkson University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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.