Clarkson University, Potsdam, USA

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

Founded in honour of Thomas S. Clarkson, a pioneering humanitarian and entrepreneur, Clarkson University began its journey as an excellent academic institution in 1896. Over the century of existence, the University has become one of the highly-renowned private, national research universities pioneering in technological teaching and research. Clarkson University offers its baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral degrees under its accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Additionally, the programmes have also been accredited by AACSB, CAHME (Health Sciences), AAQEP (Education) and more. The university has garnered an undeniable reputation for excellence in academia and research, which can be backed by the hundreds of accolades it has received over the years. US News ranked the university among the Top-Tier National Universities, while also being recognised as one of the top universities for STEM education, Best Value Schools, and more.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

The Potsdam campus of Clarkson University is 640 acres of wooded area, hosting several schools of education in various state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure. Clarkson’s reputation as a top-tier university for STEM education, the university offers over 91 programmes in business, engineering, liberal arts, health sciences, education, sciences and more. Students opting to pursue higher education at the university can choose from a range of bachelor, masters and doctoral degrees across different fields. The university has been successful in engraving its name as a top-tier STEM university in the US through the highly qualified faculty employed to teach classrooms with a student to teacher ratio of 9.9:1. Apart from being a nationally recognised STEM institution, Clarkson University has also been recognised for its business programmes, both undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as health science programmes.

Accomplishments & Alumni

Listing down the accolades that Clarkson University has received in the past years will lead to an unending list. However, through alumni and graduate stories, Clarkson University is not just recommended by several organisations across the globe but also its graduates. Among the many accolades, Clarkson University has been named as one of the Best Value Schools in the nation; one of the top 25 universities with the best alumni network; one of the best in terms of placements and highest salaries received by university alumni. With nearly 45,000 alumni living around the world, Clarkson University has been successful in building strong relationships with its graduates, offering impressive career opportunities and job placements. Across different fields of education, Clarkson graduates and alumni have reported having achieved success, some becoming top management in MNC’s across the globe as well.

Student Diversity & Employment Opportunities

Clarkson University boasts of a diverse group of students from across 43 states and 50 countries studying in some of the globally-renowned programmes. Through several student support services, Clarkson University promises overall development, especially ensuring good career prospects upon graduation. This can be seen in the alumni and graduate reports of the university, where thousands have been employed in companies that receive lucrative career packages. The Princeton Review ranked the university as one of the top 25 in the US for Best Career Placements. Clarkson University boasts that among the 45,000 alumni, 1 in 5 have either become CEOs, senior executives or are the owners of a company, displaying the high career prospects of the students studying from one of the many programmes offered by the university. The success of the Clarkson graduates can be attributed to its programmes and impeccable career services that train them in all aspects of employment and interviews.