Civil Engineering

Clarkson University

United States of America, Potsdam

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Clarkson University

United States of America , Potsdam

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-May-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 75,741 / year

Next Intake 22-May-2024

Civil Engineering

About

"A lot of my friends who have attended Clarkson got their dream jobs, and I know that alumni are strong and involved. Being a student here connects me to a big network of leadership and achievement. I am loving this opportunity to see how far and fast I can go!"

Kyle Thomson '20, BS Civil Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We understand that some schools are using the pass/fail grading system. When reviewing applications, our admissions team is reading your application holistically. We look at course load, course type, letters of recommendation, and all four years of high school to gain a better academic picture of the applicant. Pass/fail will not negatively impact your application to Clarkson!

Career

With your bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Clarkson, you can pursue a career working in many industries and disciplines, such as:

structural design
water, land or other resource development
transportation systems
hazardous waste management
general project management

According to PayScale, the average entry-level civil engineer salary is currently over $56,000 per year, with high increases based on experience over time. Clarkson civil engineers from the Class of 2019 had an average starting salary of over $60,700, with the highest starting salary topping $72,000. Our civil engineering majors have been recruited in recent years by companies such as Burns & McDonnell, CHA, DEW Construction, Ducks Unlimited, Hunt Engineers, John Deere, Kiewit, National Grid, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, and Turner Construction.

Civil engineering majors who have chosen to continue their studies by attending graduate school have been accepted at institutions such as Cornell University, Northeastern University, and University of Washington- Seattle. Many of them go on to complete Clarkson's civil and environmental engineering program (M.S. and/or Ph.D.), which has been ranked as one of the best in the country.

Professor Erik Backus gives an overview of the Civil and Environmental Engineering undergraduate program at Clarkson, including unique, hands-on learning opportunities that lead to our students having the skills and experience employers want and need.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 75,741 / year

How to Apply

Step One

Complete ONE of the applications listed below:

Clarkson University Freshman Application (online)
Common Application (online)

Step Two

These application instructions are for non-U.S. citizens applying for first-year enrollment at Clarkson. If you have already earned some university credit, you should apply as a transfer student. To review your application, we need to receive all of the following materials and information according to Clarkson’s admission dates and deadlines:

Clarkson University Freshman Application or Common App
Official secondary school transcript, mark sheets, or national exam scores.
Two letters of recommendation.
Test Optional-Official SAT/ACT scores, if submitted the scores will be taken into consideration during the admissions process.
- Clarkson SAT code: 2084
- Clarkson ACT code: 2698
Official English proficiency test scores. Here is the link for countries with English testing waivers. Acceptable tests and minimum scores are:
- TOEFL, 80
- IELTS, 6.5
- Duolingo English Test, 105
- PTE, 56

Step Three

Applicants for admission who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents (green card holders) are likely to need to secure a student visa. (Students on certain visas may not require a student visa; please refer to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program document Who Can Study?)

For issuance of an I-20, students must show proof of financial support. There are two ways to show proof of finances:

Complete and return the Certificate of Finance Form included in our application packet or downloadable from our Web site. On this form you will need to show specific amounts of support and the sources of the support. You will also need to include the signatures of any sponsors or your parents, in addition to a signature from a bank official; or
Provide a certified letter from your sponsor indicating the amount of support available for each year along with a supporting letter from a bank official.