Clarkson University

Overview

Clarkson University is a private, global research institution and a recognized leader in technological education and sustainable economic development. With a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the university offers over 80 rigorous programs across engineering, business, arts, education, sciences, and health professions. Through its 4,800+ students, Clarkson fosters interdisciplinary connections that nurture an entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity, and the knowledge required to innovate solutions with global relevance and to prepare future leaders. Clarkson alumni enjoy some of the highest salaries in the USA, ranking in the top two percent, and experience accelerated career advancement. The university’s main campus is located in Potsdam, New York, with additional graduate programs, online networks, and research facilities in nearby cities such as Saranac Lake, Schenectady, Beacon, and New York City, in close collaboration with industry partners.

Founded in 1896, Clarkson’s motto, inspired by the verse of its namesake Thomas S. Clarkson, “the workman that needeth not to be ashamed,” reflects the university’s commitment to blending technology with other fields to address the real needs of society. Today, Clarkson continues to challenge traditional boundaries by offering practical, hands-on experiences that build essential skills. Its graduates possess entrepreneurial competence, with many already leading companies as CEOs, senior executives, or business owners, and one in five alumni holds such leadership positions.