Computer Science at Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Clarkson University graduates in computer science earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clarkson University Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 145 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $103,765 | $99,118 | #186 | $63,287 |
| 146 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $103,530 | $110,090 | #112 | $70,276 |
| 147 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $103,494 | $94,173 | #223 | $60,740 |
| 148 | Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | $103,132 | $98,160 | #191 | $79,744 |
| 149 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $102,723 | $110,141 | #111 | $72,810 |
| 150 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $102,468 | $109,349 | #119 | $74,052 |
| 151 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $102,423 | $104,134 | #146 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
| Civil Engineering | $82,387 | $70,136 | #156 of 233 |
| 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 computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,744 one year after graduating and $103,132 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clarkson University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Clarkson University ranks #148 by median pay four years after graduation, and #191 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Clarkson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,615.
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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.