Computer Science

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

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 75,741 / year

Next Intake 22-May-2024

Computer Science

About

Computer science is the study of all aspects of software, and as a Clarkson computer science major, you will learn how to understand and analyze problems and think through solutions.

Clarkson's undergraduate bachelor's degree program in computer science teaches you to become a good programmer, but more importantly, you obtain a deep understanding of computer science. Allowing you to work within the rapidly changing technology industry both as an intern and graduate, Clarkson's program is unique in that professors and students have a close working relationship. The fact that the professors are leading researchers in their field makes for an education rooted in experience. In our student-run labs, you have the opportunity to be involved with projects as well as research with professors.

Contact the CS Dept.

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

As a computer science major, you will have the opportunity to work as a software developer who designs, implements, tests and maintains computer software. You can also work as an information technology specialist who deploys and manages information technology, including computer systems, computer networks, database systems and web technologies. According to PayScale, the average computer scientist salary is over $78,000.

Clarkson has a great relationship with IBM, the leading employer of computer science graduates. Some of our best computer science majors go on to work at places like Google. Recent graduates have also been hired by cyber security firms, among other places, such as:

Assured Information Security
CACI
Corning Inc.
Epic
Go Aviation
Google, Inc.
Gracenote, Inc.
IBM
Inficon
Infosys Limited
Lockheed Martin
U.S. Air Force
Vermont Information Processing

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.