Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Public · 4-year
Official websiteCost and results
Average net price per year$22,253After grants and scholarships
Graduation rate84%Share of students who finish
Typical debt$21,500Median federal loans at graduation
Admission rate38%Share of applicants admitted
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who got federal aid, by family income.
| Family income per year | Average net price per year |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $13,607 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,109 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,851 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $24,833 |
| $110,001 or more | $27,922 |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
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Majors here that lead to CollegePul careers
Earnings are the median for graduates of each program, 1 and 4 years after graduating.
| Major | After 1 year | After 4 years | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor’s | $56,419 | $84,458 | Accountant, Financial analyst |
| Animal SciencesBachelor’s | $28,942 | $47,853 | Veterinarian |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor’s | $28,120 | $60,988 | Dentist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor), Veterinarian |
| Biology, GeneralBachelor’s | $31,481 | $65,577 | Dentist, High school teacher, Occupational therapist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor), Veterinarian |
| Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor’s | $65,110 | $93,705 | Biomedical engineer |
| Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor’s | $47,260 | $70,059 | Actuary, Management analyst (consultant) |
| Ceramic Sciences and EngineeringBachelor’s | No data | No data | Chemical engineer |
| Chemical EngineeringBachelor’s | $75,951 | $92,098 | Biomedical engineer, Chemical engineer |
| ChemistryBachelor’s | No data | $67,996 | Data scientist, Dentist, High school teacher, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor) |
| Civil EngineeringBachelor’s | $69,386 | $84,873 | Civil engineer |
| Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor’s | $73,374 | $101,301 | Computer systems analyst, Data scientist, Database administrator, Information security analyst, Computer network architect, Software developer |
| Computer EngineeringBachelor’s | $77,672 | $102,762 | Computer hardware engineer, Computer network architect, Software developer |
| EconomicsBachelor’s | $45,075 | $79,468 | Data scientist, High school teacher, Lawyer, Market research analyst, Statistician |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor’s | $77,925 | $96,446 | Aerospace engineer, Computer hardware engineer, Electrical engineer |
| Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor’s | $68,904 | $94,449 | Industrial engineer |
| English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor’s | $33,509 | $50,582 | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor’s | $58,876 | $91,269 | Financial analyst |
| Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor’s | No data | $35,526 | High school teacher |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, OtherBachelor’s | $42,244 | $69,274 | High school teacher |
| HistoryBachelor’s | $36,199 | $50,125 | High school teacher |
| Industrial EngineeringBachelor’s | $74,709 | $92,491 | Industrial engineer |
| Information Science/StudiesBachelor’s | $76,549 | $105,646 | Software developer |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesBachelor’s | $29,560 | $52,044 | High school teacher |
| MarketingBachelor’s | $47,606 | $81,109 | Market research analyst |
| MathematicsBachelor’s | $47,529 | $82,450 | Data scientist, High school teacher, Statistician |
| Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s | $73,220 | $91,028 | Aerospace engineer, Mechanical engineer |
| PhilosophyBachelor’s | No data | No data | Lawyer |
| PhysicsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Political Science and GovernmentBachelor’s | $28,041 | $64,822 | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Psychology, GeneralBachelor’s | $32,146 | $55,126 | Occupational therapist |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor’s | $74,206 | $74,491 | Nurse practitioner, Registered nurse |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor’s | $39,209 | $70,584 | High school teacher |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor’s | $41,080 | $49,861 | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor’s | $40,394 | $50,212 | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.