Clarkson University offers 86 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 14 major programs - 7 Masters, 1 Doctorate, and 6 Post-graduate Certificate.

The 2025 tuition & fees is $59,398 for undergraduate programs and $36,856 for graduate programs.

Total 317 students out of total 3,348 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 347 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.

Clarkson University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Online Degrees / Programs Overview
School NameClarkson University
TypeFour-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Address8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY
Online Students317 Enrolled Online Exclusively
470 Enrolled in Some Online Courses
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$59,398
Graduate Tuition & Fees$36,856
Student to Faculty13:1 (7.69%)
Online Degree Programs
Total14 Programs
Masters7 Programs
Doctorate1 Programs
Post-Graduate6 Programs

2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2024-2025 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Clarkson University. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. The tuition & fees is $59,398 for all students. For graduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees is $36,856 for all students.

The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $1,935 for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,500 for all students.

Tuition Changes (2021-2025)
2020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Undergraduate$52,724$54,370$56,258$57,950$59,398
Graduate$34,232$36,472$37,570$36,856$36,856
Tuition Changes (2021-2025)
2020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Undergraduate$1,715$1,770$1,832$1,888$1,935
Graduate$1,388$1,488$1,533$1,500$1,500

Online Programs By Area of Study

Clarkson University offers 86 degree programs through Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 14 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 7 Masters, 1 Doctorate, 6 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters.

The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.

Total Number of Online Degree Programs
CertificateAssociatesBachelors MastersDoctorate Post-Graduate
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED 716
Overall ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED35 30138

Majors and number of completers

The following tables show the offered programs by degree/certificate along with number of completers for each program last year.

CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM26 6 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Engineering (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED1 NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Data Science, GeneralNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM81 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Analytics, GeneralNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED41 NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Bioethics/Medical EthicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED9 NOT OFFERED 2
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 20
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMONLY IN CLASSROOM NOT OFFERED 11
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMONLY IN CLASSROOM NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 5

Distance Learning Program Student Population

At Clarkson University, there are 3,348 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 787 students were attending classes through distance learning (317 students are enrolled exclusively and 470 are enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,348
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses317
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses470
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,561

By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 317 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 228 New York Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 86 students living in the U.S. States other than New York, and 3 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.

Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses317
New York Resident228
Other State In U.S.86
Outside of U.S.3
Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses317
Undergraduate1
Graduate316
Distance Learning Enrollment Undergraduate Students
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses1
Degree/Certificate Seeking1
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking0

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