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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Announcements

Clarkson College Launches "Shaping Health Care” Campaign

12 October 2021

In fall 2021, Clarkson College launched a new messaging campaign, “Shaping Health Care”. The enhancement builds on the institution’s stellar reputation in preparing the best health care professionals and highlights their readiness to shape the fields of health care and education amidst a pandemic.

Prior to the launch, the Strategic Communications team performed research looking at current and future needs of students from higher education institutions, as well as how the College successfully navigated the pandemic while maintaining the integrity of academic offerings and supporting students. Three main themes emerged in their research:

Return on investment (ROI): Students are looking for a clear understanding of the returns and long-term benefits they will receive from their education.
Flexibility: Students want institutions to meet them where they are and offer flexible, part-time education options with a variety of learning opportunities, and demonstrate the ability to pivot and adapt as needed.
Forward-thinking: Students want to stay ahead of the curve, be associated with innovation, and viewed as change-makers in their field.

“Shaping Health Care showcases our innovative approach to health care education and commitment to excellence while remaining true to our roots. Our 133 years of experience helps us prepare our students to be their best and illustrates the critical need for Clarkson College graduates in today’s health care field,” says Interim President Dr. Gary Pack.

The campaign signals to students that when they earn an education from Clarkson College, they are positioned to shape the future of health care and impact their communities. Alongside the tagline “prepare to be the best,” the new messaging reinforces College reputation and resonates with potential students, as well as employees, the higher education community, and the region.