Learn About Clarkson's Graduate Programs

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 arts, education, 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 and Schenectady campuses, 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.

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"When choosing a graduate program, I wanted to make sure I wasn’t just a number in another big school. Clarkson considers their students as family. Each of us got the attention we needed to prosper. The staff truly cares about their students’ futures. They worked hard to help us succeed."
David Vito Imbrogno Jr.
MS in Engineering Management

Our Graduate Program Offerings:

Clarkson offers graduate programs in the following areas of study:

Business:

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 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.

  • 1-year MBA
  • Online MBA
  • Healthcare Data Analytics, MS
  • Clinical Leadership, MS
  • Healthcare Management, MBA
  • Business Analytics, MBA

Education:

With a 30-year history of success, Clarkson’s Education programs provide the tools students need to become successful secondary classroom teachers. Earning a graduate degree in teaching is the right career choice because graduates consistently have a success rate of over 90% on the rigorous New York State Teacher Certification Exams and a job placement rate of 100% for the past five years. Our students graduate with confidence and hands-on experience in the classroom built during an individually selected, full-year, mentored teaching residency included as part of the program.

  • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
  • MAT Adolescent Education and ESOL
  • MAT World Language and ESOL
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), MAT
  • MAT Curriculum and Instruction

Engineering and Science:

Our graduate engineering programs in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering prepare you for tomorrow’s challenges in two distinctive ways. First, our curriculum is team-based and interdisciplinary, just like today’s workplace. Since engineers don’t work in isolation, we don’t believe they should learn in isolation either. To build entrepreneurial competence and learn how to forge relationships across disciplines, our engineering programs provide opportunities for every student to take part in hands-on projects at the intersections of science, engineering, technology, arts and business.

Second, we emphasize innovation in the development of technology that serves humanity. We don’t pursue engineering for the sake of engineering. We encourage students to consider the social consequences of projects by looking at the economics, ethics and environmental impact of every engineering decision.  

  • Applied Data Science, MS
  • Bioscience & Biotechnology, MS, PhD
  • Business of Energy, MS
  • Chemical Engineering, MS, PhD
  • Chemistry, MS, PhD
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering, MS, PhD
  • Computer Science, MS, PhD
  • Construction Engineering Management, MS
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering, MS, PhD
  • Engineering Management (cohort-based), MS
  • Environmental Policy, MS
  • Environmental Science & Engineering, MS, PhD
  • Materials Science & Engineering, PhD
  • Mathematics, MS, PhD
  • Mechanical Engineering, MS, PhD
  • Physics, MS, PhD

Healthcare:

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 healthcare. We are a national leader in preparing graduates to meet the distance-challenged healthcare needs through a growing portfolio of programs that advance careers, research, and innovation.

  • Bioethics, MS
  • Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Management, MS
  • Healthcare Data Analytics, MS
  • Healthcare Management, MBA
  • Occupational Therapy, MS
  • Physical Therapy, DPT
  • Physician Assistant Studies, MS

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 one of our two locations 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.

About Our Locations

Potsdam, New York: Clarkson’s main campus is located in Potsdam, N.Y., on the banks of the Raquette River and in the foothills of the Adirondack Park, a six-million acre area full of outdoor recreation hotspots. Right on campus, Clarkson boasts 640+ acres of wooded and waterfront property perfect for hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and snowshoeing.

Schenectady, New York: Our Capital Region Campus in Schenectady, N.Y., offers graduate programs designed to meet the needs of busy professionals. Our Capital Region-based programs offer classes in the evening and online, enabling you to advance both your career and education.

Have a question about Graduate Study at Clarkson? Contact Us at graduate@clarkson.edu