C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
79/100 · earnings-weighted

Clarkson College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Omaha, Nebraska 68131
Clarkson College campus, Omaha, NE
Clarkson College campus, Omaha, NE. Photo: Procellalkaline (talk), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
81/100
Affordability
F
31/100
Resources
C
51/100
Experience
C+
60/100
Prestige
C
42/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,078
Total Enrollment
75%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
64%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Clarkson College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$64,876
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$62,339
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,716
Median debt at graduation
46.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
40.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 82nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NE wage index 0.94). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Clarkson College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73,835$81,508-8%#669 of 966#652$27,125
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$61,222$76,592+8%#90 of 253#86$25,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Clarkson College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $220,294
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,441/mo — vs ~$678/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 68111 (7.6% cap, Omaha)

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🏆 Where Clarkson College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
of 48 schools
#8
Physical Therapy Assistant
of 44 schools
#27
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,168 $15,168
Room $6,100
Total Cost (On-Campus) $26,522 $26,522

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
29%
Receive Pell Grants
97%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,078
Total Students
86%
Women
54%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Hispanic 4%
Black 7%
Asian 4%
Two or More 12%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 2%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 67%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 54%
25-64 (Adult) 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Clarkson College?
Clarkson College has an acceptance rate of 64%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Clarkson College?
Tuition at Clarkson College is $15,168 for in-state students and $15,168 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Clarkson College?
The graduation rate at Clarkson College is 75%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Clarkson College a good school?
Clarkson College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Clarkson College?
Clarkson College has a total enrollment of 1,078 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology