Clarkson College
Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Clarkson College is a private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 622 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $64,876 ten years after enrollment, which is 59% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 67.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $23,716, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.74x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,241 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Bioethics & Medical Ethics, and Health Services Administration.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$64,876
Graduation Rate
67.3%
Median Debt
$23,716
Average Net Price
$19,241
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.84x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.74x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
622
Admission Rate
78.2%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$16,104
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,104
Pell Grant Rate
40.1%
Federal Loan Rate
81.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $30K–$48K
$19,222
Income $48K–$75K
$17,312
Income $110K+
$20,262
Student Demographics
Women
86.5%
White
46.9%
Black
4.0%
Hispanic
3.7%
Asian
3.0%
Two or More Races
11.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
72.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program, Nursing (CLNUR) - Clinical Doctorate (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs — Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (17)
Bachelor (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $81,508 | 105 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $76,592 | 25 |
| Business | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 4 |
Master (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $122,735 | 76 |
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | Not reported | 10 |
| Health Services Administration | $95,417 | 8 |
First Professional (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 19 |
| Education, Other | Not reported | 5 |
Associate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $73,376 | 23 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $49,477 | 19 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $134,099 | 10 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 46 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Bachelor | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Colleges in Nebraska
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Nebraska
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Nebraska
- Most Affordable Colleges in Nebraska
- Best ROI Colleges in Nebraska
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Nebraska
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