Clark Atlanta University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Clark Atlanta University at a glance

• 3,603

  students enrolled

• 633

  degrees and certificates a year

• 49%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $37,702

  average net price a year

  Tuition $23,484

• $28,097

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,712

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Clark Atlanta University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Clark Atlanta University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Fulton County, where the college is.

• 5,697

  open professional jobs

• 464

  entry level

  33 say no experience is needed

• 12%

  ask for AI skills

  704 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Fulton County

  2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $91,490

  median household income

  Fulton County

• 57%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, communication & journalism, public administration & social work, which lead to finance (647 open), sales (772 open), operations (607 open), marketing (229 open), human resources (219 open), strategy (78 open).

Hiring most: Emory University (246), Oxford College of Emory University (182), Truist (85), KPMG (77), Amazon (72), Intercontinental Exchange (70), Truist Financial (67), Home Depot (62).

What they hire for: Engineering (974), Sales (772), Finance (647), Operations (607), Data & Analytics (433), Marketing (229). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Fulton County Workforce Development Board, WorkSource Atlanta Board.

• Adamsville Career CenterAtlanta · 404-613-6381 · Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Atlanta Career CenterAtlanta · 404-232-6730 · 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday
• Clayton County Career CenterCollege Park · 678-284-0200 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Martin Luther King Sr. Community Resources CollaborativeAtlanta · 404-460-8321 · 9:30am - 5:30pm; Monday - Friday
• South Fulton Career CenterCollege Park · 404-613-6800 · 8:30am - 4:00pm; Monday - Friday
• WorkSource AtlantaAtlanta · 404-546-3049 · 8:15am - 5:00pm; Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Spelman CollegeAtlanta · 3,414 students
• Morehouse CollegeAtlanta · 2,844 students
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• Berry CollegeMount Berry · 2,245 students
• Point UniversityWest Point · 1,996 students
• Oglethorpe UniversityAtlanta · 1,352 students

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Common questions

How big is Clark Atlanta University?

Clark Atlanta University enrolls about 3,603 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Atlanta, Georgia. It awards about 633 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Clark Atlanta University?

49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Clark Atlanta University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $28,097 six years after entry and $42,712 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Clark Atlanta University offer AI or data science degrees?

Clark Atlanta University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Clark Atlanta University?

5,697 open professional jobs are listed in Fulton County, 464 of them entry level and 33 saying no experience is needed. Emory University has the most openings.