Clarkson University

Location: Potsdam, New York

We are a private, national research university in upstate New York known for giving students a great return on their investment. We ignite interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative research and unparalleled technological education. As a proven leader in technological education and sustainable economic development, we offer more than 90 rigorous programs of study in engineering, the sciences, business and the health professions. Our goal is to give our 4,000+ students the resources to ignite connections across disciplines, innovate real-world solutions and become the leaders of tomorrow.

As a result, one in five Clarkson alumni already holds a leadership position, either as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company. The Brookings Institution named Clarkson a top 10 university nationwide for increasing our students' lifetime earning potential, and we're among the top colleges for graduates who earn the most.