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Clarkson University

NY · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$21K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Civil Engineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Computer Engineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Chemical Engineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Engineering-Related Fields$25K$65K$92KBBUY
Chemistry$21K$65K$90KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Leadership Studies$25K$52K$72KCBUY
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$25K$52K$72KCBUY
Biology$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$25K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$25K$50K$68KCCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Clarkson University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $21K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Clarkson University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Clarkson University. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $21K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).