Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Clarkson University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 17 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Clarkson University.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 104K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | — | $104,005★ | — | 28 |
| Computer Engineering, General. | — | $101,946 | — |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Chemical Engineering, Other. | — | $87,851 | $45,153 | 52 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | — | $86,330 | $55,067 | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $80,586 | $37,770 | 175 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. | — | $78,376 | — | 34 |
| Engineering Design. | — | $77,869 | $38,336 | 67 |
| Civil Engineering, General. | — | $76,578 | $53,853 | 72 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | — | $69,695 | — | 21 |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. leads business & economics with 82K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $81,660★ | — | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $76,141 | — | 36 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other.Small sample | — | $52,566 | — | 18 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $63,850★ | — | 32 |
| Algebra and Number Theory.Small sample | — | $53,723 | — | 9 |
| Analytical Chemistry.Small sample | — | $49,058 | — | 7 |
Psychology, General. leads social sciences & policy with 60K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General.Small sample | — | $60,438 | — | 19 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. leads communications with 41K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other.Small sample | — | $41,482 | — | 11 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
