Month: July 2018

Graduate Education

Deciding If Grad School Is Right For You

A Clarkson graduate student proudly displays her graduation diploma for the camera as she walks off stage during graduation.

There are lots of reasons to consider getting a master’s degree, including the potential for higher earnings and long-term career growth. In fact, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, having a master’s degree could boost your earning power by hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of your career. That doesn’t …

Undergraduate Programs

My Summer Research at Clarkson

A student holds a 3D printed prosthetic hand.

Hi! My name is Rachael Meacham, and I’m a rising sophomore, majoring in mechanical engineering. I am in the Honor’s Program and was enrolled in The Clarkson School this past year.I have spent the past nine weeks of my summer here at Clarkson doing summer research, with Professor of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Kevin Fite, …

Undergraduate Programs

Five Places You Need To Visit When You Get To Clarkson

An image of the mountains with a clear lack that reflects the colors of the green, red, yellow, orange, and gold trees and little white buildings

Here at Clarkson, we are all about unique and enriching experiences, and that theme carries beyond the classroom. You may be thinking that Clarkson is located in the middle of nowhere, but, actually, the campus is surrounded by many places to visit and explore! As you may know, Clarkson is close to the Adirondack Park …

Graduate Education

Opening Doors With Grad School

Student shaking hands with an employer in the annual Career Fair on campus

More U.S. students are going on to grad school than ever before. In 2016, 9.2 percent of those ages 25 to 29 had a master’s degree or higher. That’s more than double the 4.5 percent in 1996, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Why the increase? It’s all about opportunity. An advanced degree …

Undergraduate Programs

Studying Abroad With Clarkson University

You may be thinking that once you go to college, your summers will be all fun and play — and they will be! Clarkson students are given amazing opportunities for their summers. These opportunities are some that you’ll want to capitalize on for your future. At Clarkson, most majors require completing an internship or co-op. …

Graduate Education

Graduate Admissions: At Your Service

A Graduate School Capital Region Campus faculty member talks with two students in the atrium during a study session.

As an upperclassman, you may be looking beyond your undergraduate degree and thinking about what’s next. Will you be applying for jobs, to grad school or both? If you’re at all interested in graduate school—either part time or full time—our Graduate Admissions team stands ready to provide one-on-one advice and support. We welcome your questions …

Undergraduate Programs

A Visitor’s Guide to Canada

A large sculpture of a spider stands in front of a museum in Canada.

Canada — our neighbor here in the North Country! Canada has a lot to offer, and I highly recommend you visit. Clarkson may be in a rural location, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have quick access to some amazing cities.Clarkson requires business students to bring either a passport or an enhanced license. This is …