Clark Atlanta University Rankings by Salary Score
Salary and Debt by Major at Clark Atlanta University
We calculated a salary score for each of Clark Atlanta University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Clark Atlanta University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for Clark Atlanta University Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | $27,000 | $26,060 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $30,500 | $37,640 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $31,000 | $25,190 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $29,250 | $19,590 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $21,050 | |
| Psychology, General | $27,000 | $21,630 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $27,630 | $24,350 | |
| Social Work | $31,000 | $32,930 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $41,570 |
Salary Scores for Clark Atlanta University Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,380 | $65,390 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $43,800 | |
| Social Work | $79,740 | $41,540 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $63,530 | $46,320 |
Salary Scores for Clark Atlanta University Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $92,940 | $74,310 |
Reviews by Program
Most Recent Reviews
I chose to go to CAU because of the great history that this HBCU holds in the course of African American history, and because you take classes at each of the other HBCU's at the Atlanta University Center and Georgia State University. What I found as a non-traditional student who had a child just weeks before my senior year registration was compensation from the individuals in registration who refused to let me walk through the process, but instead did everything in my behalf. My professors were incredible... Read More
Clark Atlanta University was a great experience for me, my only regret is that I did not start there. I wanted to get away from my hometown and therefore I did not consider CAU in the beginning which I feel now, was a big mistake. I settled for a subpar program with not many opportunities. I transferred to CAU and gained a whole new perspective on undergraduate education. I was a science major and I felt confident that I got the best education afforded to me. I have much to be thankful for and one of the greatest... Read More