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Clarkson College
Omaha, Nebraska · Private non-profit college
Address: 101 S 42nd St, Omaha, NE 68131 · Phone: (402) 552-3100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Clarkson College is a private non-profit trade school in Omaha, Nebraska offering radiology & sonography and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Clarkson College carry a median debt of $23,716 and earn a median of $64,876 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate versus the Nebraska state average of 61.0 percent is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Clarkson College; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 40.1 percent of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $54,410 | $72,860 | $82,650 |
| Medical assistants | $37,940 | $47,370 | $50,010 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nebraska (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 23 | not reported | not reported | $24,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 19 | $40,102 | $40,697 | $19,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Clarkson College is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Omaha, Nebraska. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, along with program-specific accreditors including the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. The campus awards the most credentials in radiology and sonography programs (69 completers) and medical assistant programs (19 completers), among four total program families offered.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 61.0 percent for comparable programs in Nebraska, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $23,716, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $64,876. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 40.1 percent of students received Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the 622 undergraduates come from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus, situated in a large city, suits students pursuing focused credentials in radiology, sonography, or medical assisting rather than broad liberal arts study. Whether these programs fit an adult career-changer's schedule depends on program length and format details not included here — contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome data yourself, check with the listed accreditors and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Clarkson College's top programs are radiology & sonography (69 completers) and medical assistant programs (19 completers), among four program families total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Clarkson College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, along with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The Nebraska state average completion rate is 61.0 percent, but Clarkson College's own completion rate and comparison to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $23,716, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $64,876, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (402) 552-3100 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Clarkson College is a private non-profit school, which typically means it reinvests tuition revenue into the institution rather than distributing it to shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the Higher Learning Commission and the other listed program accreditors, and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?180832.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data provided does not include program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career-changers; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school at (402) 552-3100 for specifics tied to each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Clarkson College at (402) 552-3100 or through its website, https://www.clarksoncollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?180832 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.