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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

40% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

41% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Clark Atlanta University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 23% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 36% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 41% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Clark Atlanta University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Clark Atlanta University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,400 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Clark Atlanta University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $26,800 per year
after 7 years $31,000 per year
after 8 years $31,000 per year
after 9 years $35,100 per year
after 10 years $38,400 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Clark Atlanta University students who are working and no longer in school is $38,400, which is 12% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$31,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

86%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$320 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

30% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your CAU student loan debt, explore your options.

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138947.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026