Clarke University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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742
students enrolled
220
degrees and certificates a year
56%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$24,479
average net price a year
Tuition $38,400
$49,157
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$55,396
median earnings, 10 years after entry
93% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 29% | 64 |
| Business & management | 21% | 45 |
| Education | 10% | 21 |
| Psychology | 10% | 21 |
| Public administration & social work | 10% | 21 |
AI and data programs
Clarke University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Clarke University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Dubuque County, where the college is.
57
open professional jobs
9
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
4%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
3.5%
unemployment in Dubuque County
2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$75,919
median household income
Dubuque County
38%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (2 open), sales (3 open), operations (9 open), human resources (17 open).
Hiring most: Deere John Capital (5), Nordstrom (5), Deere (3), Engineering Services and Products Company (3), RFA Engineering (3), Access Dubuque (2), Amazon (2), isolved HCM (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (19), Human Resources (17), Operations (9), Customer Success (3), Sales (3), Finance (2). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Northeast Iowa LWDA.
- IowaWORKS Center - DubuqueDubuque · 563-556-5800 · 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM M,T,Th,F: 9:00AM - 4:30PM Wed
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Clarke University?
- Clarke University enrolls about 742 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Dubuque, Iowa. It awards about 220 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Clarke University?
- 56% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Clarke University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,157 six years after entry and $55,396 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Clarke University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Clarke University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Clarke University?
- 57 open professional jobs are listed in Dubuque County, 9 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Deere John Capital has the most openings.
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