125+ Years of Leadership in Transformative, STEM Education
As a private, national research university, Clarkson offers 90+ rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the sciences and health professions at the bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels.
Clarkson’s programs are driven by interdisciplinary research and collaboration with industry, paving the way to innovation and real-world solutions. We offer a wide variety of research-focused and professionally-focused graduate programs so individuals can accomplish their goals, whether they’re academic or career-minded.
Students who choose Clarkson for graduate and professional programs come here with purpose: to advance their expertise and skill set, to explore ideas that propel society and to build meaningful careers. Clarkson students graduate ready to make their mark.
Benefits of Earning Your Graduate Degree at Clarkson
- Hone your skills with rigorous professional preparation geared toward industry needs.
- Study in person or online. Clarkson offers graduate programs online, at our Potsdam campus, and as a blend of in person and online.
- Study full time to finish faster or fit your degree around your life with a part-time schedule.
“Clarkson is a very strong engineering school with amazing research opportunities. Faculty members are all very supportive and have a personal connection with all the students. The Data Science program is very rigorous here at Clarkson and has helped me prepare for my future plans.”
Izzi Grasso
Data science alumna
Why Clarkson?
At Clarkson, we’re dedicated to the kind of interdisciplinary research needed to address some of the most pressing challenges society faces — like ensuring clean air and water, developing advanced materials, ensuring next-generation healthcare and making data-driven discoveries.
America’s Corporate Partner University
Clarkson has forged partnerships with some of the nation’s biggest industry players to educate their employees and advance development through research. As an employee-student of a partner organization, you’ll have the opportunity to immediately apply your learning to your work while building a valuable professional network.
You are not just students. You have friends and family. You have activities and hobbies that you enjoy. And, some of you have full-time jobs. These things don’t end with graduate school. Whether you are a residential student on our Potsdam campus or a professional student studying online from across the country, our advisors and faculty are here to help you find a healthy balance between your graduate studies and your life.
A Clarkson education speaks for itself. Our programs are accredited by AAQEP, AASCB, ABET, ACOTE, ARC-PA, CAHME, CAPTE and Middle States.
Clarkson faculty are leaders in their fields. Some are Fulbright and National Science Foundation scholars, while others have deep industry ties.
According to the Brookings Institution, a Clarkson degree boosts graduates’ mid-career earnings by more than 40 percent.
Graduate Programs and Certificates
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Engineering and Applied Sciences
Interdisciplinary
Business
Health and Life Sciences
Environment & Sustainability
Environmental Policy (MS)
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Accelerated, Dual and Joint Degree Programs
You have a clear career path pictured — why not pursue it? Clarkson’s accelerated, dual and joint degree programs between our own schools or with area colleges and universities outline the route toward your goals.
Explore 4+1 programs, dual graduate degrees and programs administered in conjunction with Albany College of Law, Albany Medical College, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Siena College or Union College.
Dual Degree Options
Business
Clarkson’s David D. Reh School of Business offers a dual degree option with the Master of Business Administration program so students can earn two degrees simultaneously with the completion of an additional 15-21 credits. The MBA can be completed as a dual degree with our MS in Applied Data Science.
Healthcare Management
The Reh School of Business offers a combined degree program for the MBA in Healthcare Management and MS in Healthcare Data Analytics. Students can work towards both degrees simultaneously and can obtain both degrees by completing 19 course.
Data Science
Clarkson’s MS in Applied Data Science can be completed as a dual degree with our MBA.
4+1 Programs
Clarkson offers a number of 4+1 programs for undergraduate students looking to easily transition from their undergraduate studies into a graduate program.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
MS in Bioscience & Biotechnology
Joint Degree Programs (University Partnerships)
Clarkson has partnerships with reputable colleges and universities in the area to offer accelerated, dual and joint degree programs for motivated students. Clarkson currently partners with the following institutions:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Albany College of Law – JD
MBA in Healthcare Management
- Union College – Accelerated BA/BS
- Siena College – BA in Health Studies
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – BS in Pharmaceutical Science; PharmD
- Notre Dame of Maryland University – BS in Pharmaceutical Science; PharmD
- Ohio Northern University – BS in Pharmaceutical Science; PharmD
- Albany Medical College – MD
- Leadership in Medicine (LIM) with Union College & Albany Medical College
MS in Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Management
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – BS in Pharmaceutical Science; PharmD
- Notre Dame of Maryland University – BS in Pharmaceutical Science; PharmD
- Ohio Northern University – BS in Pharmaceutical Science; PharmD
- Leadership in Medicine (LIM) with Union College & Albany Medical College
MS in Healthcare Data Analytics
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – BS in Pharmaceutical Science; PharmD
- Notre Dame of Maryland University – BS in Pharmaceutical Science; PharmD
Other Resources
Clarkson’s graduate programs layer into your busy life.
We get that our students lead highly engaging lives. They’re recent college grads looking for that competitive edge. They’re parents. They’re future doctors and teachers. They’re entrepreneurs, innovators and inventors. They’re full-time employees at Fortune 500 companies. They’re volunteers in their communities.
That’s why we’ve created flexible options that fit into your lifestyle. Online, onsite at our campus in Potsdam in New York state, or hybrid (a mix of online and onsite) options allow you to take courses in the space that works for you. Part-time and full-time opportunities let you complete your program on your time.
And the best part? You’re getting a high-quality, accredited education that will lead to future success in your field, taught by faculty experts in a small class setting.
About The Graduate School
At Clarkson, innovation is impact. Students who choose Clarkson for graduate and professional programs come here with purpose: to advance knowledge, to explore ideas that propel society, and to build meaningful careers. Through world-relevant curriculum and engagement with leaders in industry, business, and education, you will be prepared to make sense of complex systems, forge connections across people and fields, and find creative solutions to some of today’s most vexing challenges. You will deepen your knowledge base to accelerate your ideas into great products and lead organizations that have impact.
Connections make the difference. The Clarkson alumni network is over 44,000 strong and full of leaders who inspire impactful organizations, produce ideas that change the way people live, and engage with the current student body in meaningful ways. Our deans and faculty consult regularly with their own advisory councils that include industry leaders, alumni employers, research partners, think-tank consortium members, and peers in academia. As an enrolled graduate student, you can tap into Clarkson’s Alumni Association programs and access our Career Center services to advance your professional development.
Rigorous and personal. From Fulbright and National Science Foundation Scholars to highly credentialed working professionals and researchers collaborating with thought leaders in the industry, the faculty at Clarkson bring their own experiences and networks into their teaching and advising. They can relate to the demands of life outside the classroom, whether you’re a working parent, a career striver, or a community service volunteer. You will get to know the faculty personally as class sizes are intentionally small across all modes of learning: onsite, online, full time and part-time.
Worth it. Clarkson’s educational approach delivers results. According to the Brookings Institution, a Clarkson degree boosts graduates’ mid-career earnings by more than 40%. U.S. News & World Report lists Clarkson among the Best Graduate Schools. And one in five Clarkson alumni is already a CEO, the owner of a company, or in a senior executive position.