Is Clemson University worth it?
Clemson University is a public, four-year institution in Clemson, South Carolina (midsize suburb). It awarded 8,264 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, biology sciences and marketing management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,401
Median earnings 4 years after
$75,142
Median earnings 10 years after
$71,513
Average net price
$22,253
Completion rate
87%
Completions (2024)
8,264
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
23,300
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,260 | $70,059 | 346 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $87,271 | $114,399 | 225 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $73,220 | $91,028 | 215 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $47,606 | $81,109 | 212 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,146 | $55,126 | 210 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $74,206 | $74,491 | 207 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,481 | $65,577 | 185 |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's | $74,709 | $92,491 | 139 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $58,876 | $91,269 | 139 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $73,374 | $101,301 | 134 |
| Education, General | Master's | $50,364 | $57,075 | 132 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $69,386 | $84,873 | 130 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's | $32,992 | $48,898 | 124 |
| Biology, General | Master's | $60,001 | $66,752 | 114 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $70,411 | $102,502 | 111 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 498 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 406 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 380 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 336 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 327 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 255 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 227 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 208 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 178 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 169 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18% | 11,936 |
| Educational Services | 16% | 11,095 |
| Manufacturing | 13% | 8,523 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10% | 6,956 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 3,736 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 3,597 |
| Wholesale Trade | 5% | 3,449 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 3,173 |
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Sources: federal figures for Clemson University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page