Is Clark Atlanta University worth it?
Clark Atlanta University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Atlanta, Georgia (large city). It awarded 604 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management; radio, television, and digital communication; and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$24,968
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,337
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,712
Average net price
$37,702
Completion rate
49%
Completions (2024)
604
Years to pay back
3.2 years
Students (undergrad)
3,603
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $30,518 | $53,911 | 157 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $21,413 | $34,335 | 133 |
| Social Work | Master's | $43,184 | $62,780 | 86 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $22,328 | $45,368 | 72 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $27,715 | $47,012 | 68 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $20,974 | $24,420 | 47 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $24,763 | $45,413 | 40 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Bachelor's | $25,194 | $44,498 | 19 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $44,574 | $59,522 | 18 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $27,016 | $54,657 | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $28,554 | N/A | 16 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 99 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | Bachelor's | 84 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 63 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 40 |
| Social Work | Master's | 30 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Public Administration | Master's | 23 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral research | 19 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 18% | 441 |
| Educational Services | 12% | 291 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 219 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 185 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 168 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 144 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 142 |
| Information | 5% | 115 |
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Sources: federal figures for Clark Atlanta University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Georgia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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