Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.

About

At Clarkson College, you don't just study health care—you prepare to be the best in it. All around you are professionally trained faculty, practicing clinicians and classmates who share the belief that they, too, can better the lives of others. With eight fields and twenty majors to choose from, you have a broad range of options for making a difference—quite possibly even before you graduate.

Academics

Clarkson College welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer and international students, and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers. Here, you'll find everything you need to get started.

Enrollment

The Student Financial Services department helps provide opportunities for talented, dedicated and deserving students to attend Clarkson College. Whether you're seeking scholarships and grants, loans, payment plans, or a combination, we'll help you find the answer most suitable for you.

Tuition & Financial Aid

College is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.

Student Life

Every day, Clarkson College alumni are changing lives in ways that are both practical and profound. As the proud alma mater of these astounding health care professionals, Clarkson College strives to keep our alumni connected to not only the College but also with one another. Here, you will find all the ways you can stay connected.

Alumni

Clarkson College provides a variety of professional learning opportunities and health care courses. Our Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses can help individuals getting certified for the first time or needing renewal. These programs are either online or on campus with ongoing offerings year-round.

Professional Development

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Academics

PTA Program Graduates 500 Health Care Professionals

28 March 2018

In 2014, the Clarkson College Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program celebrated its 20 year anniversary. The program recently celebrated another achievement as the 500th PTA graduate received her diploma during graduation on Dec. 9. Faculty, students and guests recognized the 500th graduate and the program’s graduating class during the pinning ceremony held Dec. 8. The pinning tradition honors students as they complete their academic careers and welcomes them into the health care profession.

Established in 1994 with 16 students, the Clarkson College PTA program is now the largest of its kind in Nebraska and the third in the United States to offer a Bachelor of Science degree option. The department’s seven faculty members have been practicing collectively for more than 80 years and educating future PTAs for more than 50 years. The program has continued evolving to meet the changing needs of PTA professionals, establishing it as one of the most reputable, respected programs in the region.