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.

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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.

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Human Interest Student

OrthoNebraska Employee Saves on Tuition Through Partnership

20 January 2022

Michelle Keller is on her way to achieving an impressive professional goal—becoming a registered nurse to care for her community. The Kearney, Nebraska native and mother of two currently works as a certified nurse’s aide (CNA) at OrthoNebraska in Omaha. Thanks to her employment at the organization, Keller has the opportunity to advance her education through the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Clarkson College for a reduced cost.

Employees at OrthoNebraska, as well as their spouses and dependents, have access to a reduced tuition rate at Clarkson College. These benefits are making all the difference for Keller, who otherwise may not have had the opportunity to go back to school.

“The tuition reimbursement was a huge deciding factor for me, being a single mom of two,” she says. “I am extremely grateful for OrthoNebraska, my job and the people, as well as the opportunity to learn both at work and at school because of their financial assistance.”

Keller already holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, but had apprehensions about returning to school after a long break from the classroom. “When I heard about the partnership between OrthoNebraska and Clarkson College, I figured I should give it a try, and I'm so glad I did,” she says. “I really love that Clarkson College has smaller class sizes and teachers who get to know and care about their students.”

Once she completes her degree, Keller will have the opportunity to advance her career in a wide range of areas, including the mental health field, which is currently one of her primary interests. “I have a passion for mental health and could see myself working to better the mental health care that we can provide to our community,” she says.

Learn more about the educational partnership between Clarkson College and OrthoNebraska.