About Clarkson University
We are a private, national research university in upstate New York known for giving students a great return on their investment. We ignite interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative research and unparalleled technological education.
Clarkson is a private, national research university and proven leader in technological education and sustainable economic development. STEM intersects with our scholarship, research, innovation and teaching through more than 90 programs of study in engineering, business, arts, education, sciences and health professions.
With our 4,800+ students, we ignite connections across disciplines, industries and social cultures to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and prepare the leaders of tomorrow. Alumni earn salaries that are among the top two percent in the nation and realize accelerated career growth. Clarkson’s main campus is located in Potsdam, New York, and additional graduate programs, online networks and research facilities are based near industry partners in Saranac Lake, Schenectady, Beacon and New York City.
Clarkson Knows Who It Is & Why It Matters.
We ignite connections across disciplines, industries and cultures in a cutting-edge, technological environment for students and scholars to solve real-world problems and build a professional network that’s ready for today’s forward-thinking economy. Hands-on research, personalized advising and experiential learning are at the center of the Clarkson experience. You will gain the tools to be a problem-solver, an innovator and a leader in your field.
To build entrepreneurial competence and learn how to forge relationships across disciplines, our engineering programs provide opportunities for every student to do hands on projects at the intersections of science, engineering, technology, arts and business.
Institute for Sustainable Environment
The interdisciplinary Institute for a Sustainable Environment (ISE) is a hub for faculty and students from all disciplines. We offer an unparalleled diversity of perspectives and expertise to drive campus-wide environmental education, sustainability efforts and collaborative research initiatives.
Lewis School of Health Sciences
Superbly educated and trained healthcare professionals are in constant demand, especially in communities outside urban centers — and Clarkson’s Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health Sciences is meeting that demand for quality rural healthcare.
We are a national leader in preparing graduates to meet rural and distance-challenged healthcare needs through a growing portfolio of programs that advance careers, research, and innovation.
One of the reasons why Clarkson’s David D. Reh School of Business is lauded as one of the best business schools in the nation is because we are different—in a good way. Our undergraduate business programs and graduate business programs stand out because we design curricula and experiences outside the classroom in partnership with business leaders and proven entrepreneurs, to meet the targeted needs of the world’s most innovative companies.
I made the decision to come to Clarkson because I liked how environmentally friendly the campus is. I am an environmental science and policy major so that is something that was important to me. It was a little scary moving 6 hours away from home but I quickly made friends on campus. We even started a tradition of having “family” dinners at Robro as often as possible. I also found family in the women’s club rugby team. I joined this past spring semester and everyone has been so supportive and helpful and we all have a lot of fun together. So even though it was a scary change at first, the Clarkson community made it easy to adjust and find my place on campus.
Angie Nelson
Environmental Science and Policy
Explore Our Programs
With more than 95 programs of study that lead to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, you can intentionally integrate your academic, research and social life that ignite your purpose.
Engineering Programs
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Architectural and Facilities Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomolecular Engineering
- Business of Energy
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Construction Engineering Management
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Power Engineering
- Engineering and Management
- Engineering Management
- Engineering Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Hygiene
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Power Systems Engineering
- Robotics
- Software Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- University Studies
- Water Resources Engineering
Sustainability Programs
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Science and Sustainability
- Industrial Hygiene
- University Studies
Health Programs
- Biomedical Engineering
- Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Management
- Direct Entry Healthcare Programs
- Healthcare
- Healthcare Data Analytics
- Healthcare Management
- Joint Programs
- Medicine and Healthcare
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Pre-Dental
- Pre-Health Sciences
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Public Health
- Pre-Veterinary
- University Studies
Mathematics and Science Programs
As a student at Clarkson in any degree program, you will benefit from the broad infusion of Arts & Sciences into your academic experience to help you acquire and hone the quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and effective communication skills you need to complement deep disciplinary-based knowledge and influence your future as a responsible citizen, effective professional and advisor.
- Applied Mathematics and Statistics
- Biology
- Biomedical Science and Technology
- Biomolecular Science
- Bioscience and Technology, Interdisciplinary
- Chemistry
- Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Management
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Computational Science
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Digital Art
- Direct Entry Healthcare Programs
- Environmental Science and Sustainability
- Healthcare
- Mathematics
- Medicine and Healthcare
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Physics
- Pre-Dental
- Pre-Health Sciences
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Veterinary
- Psychology
- Robotics
- Science Studies
- Software Engineering
- Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering
- Sustainable Solutions for the Developing World
- University Studies
- War Studies
Technology Programs
- Biomedical Science and Technology
- Business Analytics
- Business of Energy
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Arts
- Ergonomics
- Financial Information and Analysis
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Information Technology
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Robotics
- Science Studies
- Software Engineering
- University Studies
Liberal Arts Programs
- Anthropology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Communication
- Digital Arts
- Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law Studies
- Literature
- Professional Studies
- University Studies
- War Studies
Three Locations in One Dynamic Region
Clarkson University has expanded to include three locations across New York State: our main campus in Potsdam, our Capital Region Campus in Schenectady and the Beacon Institute in Beacon.
Our locations are within reach of regional economic centers like Albany and are only a few hours away from New York City, Syracuse, Boston, Montreal and Ottawa. Learn more about our locations:
