Clarkson University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Clarkson University at a glance

• 2,196

  students enrolled

• 1,150

  degrees and certificates a year

• 75%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $30,305

  average net price a year

  Tuition $56,642

• $76,970

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $89,696

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  42% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Clarkson University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of St. Lawrence County, where the college is.

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• 17

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.2%

  unemployment in St. Lawrence County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $61,900

  median household income

  St. Lawrence County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, business & management, health professions, which lead to engineering (6 open), operations (3 open), finance (3 open), sales (2 open), marketing (1 open).

Hiring most: Corning (5), LaBella Associates (3), Liberty (2), Arconic (1), Citizen-Advocate (1), Customs and Border Protection (1), Gray & Gray and Associates Certified Public Accountants, P. ... (1), Syneos Health Careers (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (6), Finance (3), Operations (3), Sales (2), Marketing (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: St. Lawrence County Workforce Development Board.

• Massena Career CenterMassena · 315-769-3596 · Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
• Ogdensburg Career CenterOgdensburg · 315-393-4600 · Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
• St. Lawrence County Career Center - CantonCanton · 315-386-3276 · 8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Clarkson University?

Clarkson University enrolls about 2,196 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Potsdam, New York. It awards about 1,150 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Clarkson University?

75% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Clarkson University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $76,970 six years after entry and $89,696 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Clarkson University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Clarkson University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Clarkson University?

17 open professional jobs are listed in St. Lawrence County, 3 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Corning has the most openings.