Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tuition fees are 56,642 USD per year.

This program prepares students to design, build, and optimize technologies that power and connect the world. It combines strong foundations in circuits, electronics, and systems with hands-on experience in areas like power systems, signal processing, robotics, and control systems. Students apply knowledge to real-world engineering challenges through labs, undergraduate research, and a culminating capstone experience, gaining exposure to emerging fields like artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Focus areas include Power Systems, Signal Processing, Robotics, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

The program includes 36 credit hours in electrical engineering, 27 credit hours of first-year engineering curriculum, and 6 credit hours of free electives, alongside Clarkson Common Experience and Professional Experience requirements.

Graduates enter roles such as design engineer, power systems engineer, or test engineer in industries including automotive, defense, and telecommunications.

For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 77% of applicants.

Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York, established in 1896, is a private research university that blends technical excellence with a supportive campus community. Home to roughly 4,000 students, including an engaged international cohort, Clarkson emphasizes close faculty mentoring and a collaborative learning culture that helps students develop both technical depth and professional agility.

The university offers about 86 programs across engineering, business, sciences, health disciplines and liberal arts, with a strong emphasis on experiential education. Research, internships, co-op placements and industry partnerships are central to the student experience, allowing learners to apply classroom theory to real projects. Small class sizes and accessible faculty mentoring ensure individualized academic support and opportunities to contribute to meaningful research and design work.

Graduates leave with practical skills, workplace experience and professional networks that support careers in industry, research and entrepreneurship. Clarkson also provides student services for international applicants, including orientation, visa guidance and career advising. For students seeking rigorous STEM and business education with hands-on learning and clear pathways to professional outcomes, Clarkson offers a focused and supportive environment.