Environmental Engineering at Clarkson University
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Clarkson University is in Potsdam, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 environmental engineering graduations were recorded at Clarkson University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Clarkson University
Online coursework is an option at Clarkson University. Among 3,348 students, 317 (9%) studied exclusively online and 470 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Engineering Rankings at Clarkson University
Use these rankings to compare Clarkson University’s Environmental Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 80 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #73 of 80 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 80 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #73 of 80 |
Earnings for Environmental Engineering Graduates from Clarkson University
Students who complete Clarkson University’s Environmental Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,378 |
| 2 years | $56,157 |
| 3 years | $60,310 |
| 4 years | $69,695 |
| 5 years | $73,390 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Environmental Engineering graduates from Clarkson University earn a median of $69,695, compared with $83,787 for all Clarkson University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Environmental Engineering graduates from Clarkson University is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Environmental Engineering graduates at Clarkson University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Engineering graduates at Clarkson University are 55% women (16) and 45% men (13).
Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Clarkson University
Among the 23 bachelor’s environmental engineering degrees awarded at Clarkson University, 52% were women (12) and 48% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Clarkson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Clarkson University, below the national average of 31%.*
Environmental Engineering Master’s Program at Clarkson University
Among the 3 master’s environmental engineering degrees awarded at Clarkson University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at Clarkson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Environmental Engineering Doctoral Program at Clarkson University
Of the 3 doctoral environmental engineering degrees awarded at Clarkson University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Clarkson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Environmental Engineering Concentrations at Clarkson University
This Environmental Engineering program at Clarkson University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Environmental Engineering | 29 |
Best-Paid Careers for Environmental Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Environmental Engineering program at Clarkson University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Environmental Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $122,201 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Environmental Engineers | $79,896 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
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
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