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Computer Engineering at Clarkson University

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, consider the program at Clarkson University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Clarkson University is in Potsdam, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 computer engineering degrees were granted at Clarkson University.

Online Class Availability at Clarkson University

Many students take online classes at Clarkson University. Of 3,348 students, 317 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 470 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at Clarkson University

Use these rankings to compare Clarkson University’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#9 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#10 of 11
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#27 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#141 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#198 of 229

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Clarkson University

Graduates of Clarkson University’s Computer Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$68,482
2 years	$76,460
3 years	$85,200
4 years	$101,946
5 years	$110,682

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Engineering graduates from Clarkson University take home a median $101,946, compared with $83,787 for all Clarkson University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Engineering graduates from Clarkson University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Engineering graduates at Clarkson University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at Clarkson University are 19% women (5) and 81% men (21).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Clarkson University

Among the 26 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Clarkson University, 19% were women (5) and 81% were men (21).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Clarkson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 19% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Clarkson University, lower than the national average of 45%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at Clarkson University

This Computer Engineering program at Clarkson University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	15
Software Engineering	11

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Engineering program at Clarkson University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Software Developers	$76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers	$63,909
Computer Network Architects	$63,411

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.