College Profile
Academic Profile
Clarkson College is a private, accredited, non-profit college in Omaha, Neb. offering diploma, certificate and degree opportunities in the fields of Nursing, Health Care Business, Health Care Services, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Medical Imaging, Imaging Informatics and Professional Development.
National and Program-Specific AccreditationClarkson College has maintained continuous accreditation with The Higher Learning Commission North Center Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) since 1984. Learn more about program specific accreditation.
Total Student Enrollment
Fall 2012: 1,204
Entry periods: January, May, August
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70%
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Retention Rate
77%
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Fall 2011 - Summer 2012 Graduates
289
Fall 2010 - Summer 2011 Graduates 264
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* Exam Results as of 10/24/2012
Student Profile
Placement in Employment
According to the most recent Alumni Association survey, 91 percent of past Clarkson College graduates are currently employed in their field.
Practical Nursing DiplomaHired as licensed practical nurses in hospitals, clinics and assisted-living facilities including:
- Fremont Pediatrics – Fremont, Neb.
- The Nebraska Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
Hired as physical therapist assistants:
- Aegis – Fremont and Omaha, Neb.
- Ambassador – Lincoln and Omaha, Neb.
- Brookstone Village – Omaha, Neb.
- Bryan LGH, Syntex – Lincoln, Neb.
- Community Rehab – Omaha
- Eduracare – Nebraska and Iowa
- Ensign – Denver, Colo.
- Genesis Rehab Services – Salem, Va.
- Grand Island PT – Grand Island, Neb.
- Hillcrest – Bellevue, Neb.
- Hopp PT – Council Bluffs, IA
- Lincoln Orthopedic Physical Therapy – Lincoln, Neb.
- Makovicka – Omaha and Lincoln, Neb.
- Procare3 – Omaha, Neb.
- Rehabivisions – Gothenburg, Neb.
- South Texas Spine Clinic – Texas
- St. Joseph Villa – Omaha, Neb.
- Traveling PTA – Florida
- Tri-County Hospital – Lexington, Neb.
- York General Hospital – York, Neb.
Hired as claim analysts, coding specialists, managed care coordinators and health information management clerks:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska – Omaha, Neb.
- Jennie Edmundson Hospital – Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Life Care Centers of Sierra Vista – Sierra Vista, AZ
- Methodist Physicians Clinic – Omaha, Neb.
- The Nebraska Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- Veterans' Administration Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- Wellstar Health System – Marietta, Ga.
- Yale-New Haven Hospital – New Haven, Conn.
Hired as diagnostic radiography technologists and medical imaging technologists:
- Advance Medical Imaging – Lincoln, Neb.
- Bellevue Medical Center – Bellevue, Neb.
- Casse County Memorial Hospital – Atlantic, Iowa
- Central Nebraska Imaging (MRI) – Omaha, Neb.
- Children’s Hospital and Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- The Nebraska Medical Center at Oakview – Omaha, Neb.
- Clarkson West – Omaha, Neb.
- Clearview Mobile Imaging – Omaha, Neb.
- Columbus Community Hospital – Columbus, Neb.
- Creighton University Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- Crete Area Medical Center – Crete, Neb.
- Family Urgent Care – Omaha, Neb.
- Fremont Area Medical Center – Fremont, Neb.
- Henderson Healthcare Services Hospital – Henderson, Neb.
- Memorial Community Hospital/Health System – Blair, Neb.
- Midwest Minor Medical Clinic – Omaha, Neb.
- Myrtue Medical Center – Harlan, Iowa
- Nebraska Methodist Hospital – Omaha, Neb.
- Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital – Omaha, Neb.
- Rockbrook Urgent Care – Omaha, Neb.
- Shared Medical Services – Nebraska
- Shenandoah Memorial Hospital – Shenandoah, Iowa
- St. Mary’s Hospital – Nebraska City, Neb.
- The Nebraska Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- University of Nebraska Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- Veterans’ Administration Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
Hired as health information management systems program directors, coding managers and analysts:
- Faith Regional Health System
- Metropolitan Community College – Omaha, Neb.
- Strategic Health Solutions, Omaha, Neb.
- The Nebraska Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
Hired as registered nurses:
- Alegent Health System – Omaha, Neb.
- Avera McKennan Hospital – Sioux Falls, SD
- Bergan Mercy Hospital – Omaha, Neb.
- Bryan LGH – Lincoln, Neb.
- Children’s Hospital and Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- Creighton University Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- Faith Regional Health Services – Norfolk, Neb.
- Jennie Edmondson Hospital – Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital – Central City, Neb.
- Methodist Hospital – Omaha, Neb.
- Metroplex Health System – Killeen, Texas
- Myrtue Medical Center – Harlan, Iowa
- St. Elizabeth Hospital – Lincoln, Neb.
- The Nebraska Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
Hired as primary care nurses and administrators in clinics, hospitals and medical centers and as nurse educators in colleges throughout the United States including:
- Alegent Health System – Omaha, Neb.
- Children’s Hospital and Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- Dakota Heartland Health Systems – Fargo, ND
- Dallas Medical Center – Dallas, Texas
- Faith Regional Health Services – Norfolk, Neb.
- Fayetteville Technical Community College – Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Mayo Clinic – Rochester, Minn.
- Methodist Hospital – Omaha, Neb.
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center – St. Louis, Mo.
- Poudre Valley Hospital – Fort Collins, Colorado
- The Nebraska Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- Umpqua Community Health Center – Roseburg, Oregon
Hired as PACE program coordinators, service leaders, unit managers and supervisors, senior operations analysts and clinical analysts:
- Alegent Health – Omaha, Neb.
- AHIMA – Chicago, Illinois
- Creighton University Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- Good Samaritan Hospital – Kearney, Neb.
- Methodist Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- The Nebraska Medical Center – Omaha, Neb.
- State of Nebraska Department of Health
Student Satisfaction
Clarkson College students participate in the Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction survey in the spring semester. The survey gives students the opportunity to offer honest, confidential feedback.
View the Full 2012 Results Report from Noel-Levitz
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The 2012 Survey Results When comparing to national 4-year private schools, Clarkson College students showed a 10% higher satisfaction rate with the statement “Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment.” And 6% more agreed that “It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus.” Students Reveal Top Clarkson College Strengths
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2012 Student Satisfaction National Comparison
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