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Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clark Atlanta University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Clark Atlanta University students is 41.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.1%.

41.6%

  • African American 42.1% 278 students
  • unknown 40.1% 55 students
  • International Students 45.8% 11 students

Drop Out

Clark Atlanta University has an overall drop-out rate of 39.7% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 50.5% and 36.1% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

39.7%

  • African American 38.7% 256 students
  • unknown 40.1% 55 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 3 students
  • International Students 54.2% 13 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of Clark Atlanta University at a rate of 17.4% yearly. As of 2015,female students' transfer rate was 19.6%, and male students' 10.9%

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

17.4%

  • African American 18.2% 120 students
  • unknown 16.8% 23 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2015 and August 31, 2021

1.3%

  • African American 1.1% 7 students
  • unknown 2.9% 4 students

Bachelor's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Business Administration, Management and Operations $36,161 $40,068 $43,257
Criminal Justice and Corrections $24,583 $23,649 $34,496
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication $19,894 $24,730 $29,620
Psychology, General $24,229 $23,166 $28,399
Biology, General $23,727 $25,405 $27,427
Design and Applied Arts $19,408 $21,781 $26,974
Fine and Studio Arts NA $24,421 $24,839
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods NA $36,941 NA
Accounting and Related Services NA $38,289 NA

Master's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Social Work $40,378 $43,030 $47,036
Educational Administration and Supervision $47,925 NA NA
Student Counseling and Personnel Services NA $42,682 NA
Education, Other NA $33,993 NA
Public Administration NA $36,401 NA
Business Administration, Management and Operations $65,474 $66,889 NA

Doctoral Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Educational Administration and Supervision $77,566 $67,660 NA