Clarkson College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Omaha, NE that costs an average of $25,603 a year after financial aid, admits 78% of applicants and graduates 63% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$25,603
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
63%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$70,928

Private nonprofitLarge city622 undergraduates

Cost of Clarkson College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$36,961
Tuition and fees, in-state$16,584
Housing and food (on campus)$12,100
Books and supplies$2,840
Average net price after aid$25,603

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$25,524
$30,001–48,000$32,763
$48,001–75,000$36,461
$75,001–110,000$28,711
$110,001+$20,080

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Clarkson College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate78%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate63%
First-year retention61%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$67,529
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$70,928
Rank in Nebraska (earnings)4th of 20 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,006
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants42%
Students with federal loans68%

Majors and programs at Clarkson College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing252$83,318$29,125
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions71$71,700$20,790
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services12——
Business/Commerce10——
Health and Medical Administrative Services7——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences9——
Psychology———

Certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions97——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences———
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants———
Psychology———

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions50$64,794$20,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services41$39,484—
Health and Medical Administrative Services3——

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services———

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing186$113,955$52,759
Health and Medical Administrative Services25——
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities24——

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Education, Other11$113,125—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

Professional degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Education, Other16——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing59——

Graduate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing29$113,549—
Education, Other———
Health and Medical Administrative Services5——

Similar colleges in Nebraska

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Bryan College of Health SciencesLincoln$29,62667%$73,322
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied HealthOmaha$17,57773%$70,914
Union Adventist UniversityLincoln$22,424100%$58,875
College of Saint MaryOmaha$14,62145%$64,178
Hastings CollegeHastings$22,32072%$56,094
York UniversityYork$24,37352%$50,139
Doane UniversityCrete$28,88598%$57,009
Midland UniversityFremont$24,32066%$57,914

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About Clarkson College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationOmaha, NE
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates622
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteclarksoncollege.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Clarkson College's acceptance rate?

Clarkson College admits 78% of applicants.

How much does Clarkson College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $36,961 a year (tuition and fees: $16,584). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $25,603 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $25,524.

How much do Clarkson College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $70,928 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 20 similar colleges in Nebraska. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($83,318 a year after graduation).

What is Clarkson College's graduation rate?

63% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 61% of first-year students return for a second year.