Clarkson University offers flexible graduate pathways that allow you to earn both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree together, saving money, finishing sooner and gaining a competitive edge for career success.
Clarkson offers many Master’s and MBA programs that build directly on your undergraduate success. With options in both project and research tracks delivered in person, online or through a flexible hybrid format you can choose the path that best fits your goals.
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Acceptance into one of our four Direct Entry Healthcare Programs guarantees you a spot in one of our competitive graduate health sciences professional programs upon fulfilling all undergraduate academic requirements. Health Science programs include: Doctor of Physical Therapy, MS in Occupational Therapy, MS in Physician Assistant Studies or MBA or MS in healthcare management. Start your professional journey from your undergraduate years and graduate workforce ready with both a bachelor’s and an advanced degree. Healthcare Management (MS and MBA) programs offer two flexible options: the 4+1 Accelerated Pathway or Direct Entry.
High achieving Clarkson’s rising seniors with 3.25+ GPA qualify for automated graduate admission into select MS and MBA level programs (no standardized tests, no recommendation letters, no extra materials or applications required). The MS in Data Science threshold for the auto admit is only 3.0+ GPA.
Clarkson’s rising seniors with a GPA below 3.25 can still apply to their graduate program of interest and remain eligible for other pathways (e.g., 4+1 Accelerated Program & merit based scholarships), but must follow the standard application process. For details, contact graduate@clarkson.edu
Stand out and be rewarded. Every admitted student is automatically considered for merit based scholarships. Awardees are notified right in their acceptance letter.
You’ll complete both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s or MBA degrees faster than the traditional path, often in as little as five years.
In select programs, you may double count up to 10 credits toward both degrees. This gives you the opportunity to minimize tuition costs and save a full year of living expenses.
Master’s degree holders earn about 20% more than bachelor’s-only graduates. Clarkson graduates see an even greater advantage. The Class of 2024 reported an average starting salary of $71,735 for undergraduates and $90,474 for graduate students.
You may continue living on campus during your graduate year and keep close ties with friends, activities and the community you have already built.
You will grow your connections by joining graduate student associations and professional clubs, and Clarkson’s extensive alumni network while still enjoying athletics and undergraduate student life.
| Median usual weekly earnings ($) | Unemployment rate (%) | |
| Doctoral degree | 2,278 | 1.2 |
| Professional degree | 2,363 | 1.3 |
| Master's degree | 1,840 | 2.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,543 | 2.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,099 | 2.8 |
| Some college, no degree | 1,020 | 3.8 |
| High school diploma | 930 | 4.2 |
| Less than a high school diploma | 738 | 6.2 |
| All workers: $1,221 | Total: 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Education Pays, 2024,” Career Outlook (May 2025). Available at: bls.gov/careeroutlook/2025/data-on-display/education-pays.htm
