Civil Engineering at Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
Clarkson University graduates in civil engineering earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clarkson University Compares for Civil Engineering
All 233 colleges reporting civil engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $108,548 | $98,772 | #8 | $78,142 |
| 2 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY | $108,466 | $103,237 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $108,246 | $103,028 | #3 | — |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $106,308 | $96,733 | #17 | $85,262 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $105,594 | $96,084 | #19 | $84,883 |
| 6 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $105,199 | $106,988 | #1 | — |
| 7 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $103,223 | $93,926 | #32 | $87,790 |
| 8 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $101,072 | $91,969 | #42 | $80,673 |
| 9 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $100,990 | $88,493 | #89 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $100,613 | $88,600 | #87 | $76,362 |
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| 153 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $82,553 | $83,957 | #149 | $68,389 |
| 154 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $82,547 | $88,090 | #98 | $66,820 |
| 155 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $82,486 | $88,788 | #83 | $69,129 |
| 156 | Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | $82,387 | $78,415 | #207 | $70,136 |
| 157 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $82,281 | $78,596 | #204 | $65,835 |
| 158 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $82,117 | $97,149 | #14 | $67,062 |
| 159 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $82,117 | $97,149 | #15 | $67,062 |
Other Majors at Clarkson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $107,790 | $80,942 | #85 of 189 |
| Computer Science | $103,132 | $79,744 | #148 of 349 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,750 | $77,940 | #145 of 258 |
| Chemical Engineering | $93,614 | $75,887 | #104 of 158 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $93,152 | $65,887 | #42 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,132 | $60,594 | #91 of 796 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $91,066 | $71,783 | #49 of 59 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,286 | $73,168 | #179 of 318 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $88,793 | $74,407 | #19 of 33 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $77,891 | $67,308 | #35 of 46 |
| Biology | $77,791 | $39,807 | #34 of 841 |
| Psychology | $73,359 | — | #16 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $41,745 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $37,753 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clarkson University civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,136 one year after graduating and $82,387 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clarkson University rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, Clarkson University ranks #156 by median pay four years after graduation, and #207 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at Clarkson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.