All Clemson University majors by area
- Science & Math · 17
- Engineering · 15
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Business & Finance · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $47,529 | $82,450 | $22,500 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $30,265 | $81,526 | $25,762 |
| Chemistry | — | $67,996 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $31,481 | $65,577 | $23,250 |
| Forestry | $53,850 | $63,764 | $24,700 |
| Food Science and Technology | $39,600 | $63,501 | $25,000 |
| Biochemistry | $28,120 | $60,988 | $22,875 |
| Plant Sciences | $46,395 | $52,844 | $21,724 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $30,825 | $51,582 | $25,125 |
| Animal Sciences | $28,942 | $47,853 | $24,827 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $25,115 | $40,266 | $21,200 |
| Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Genetics | $31,346 | — | $22,225 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | $20,500 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Soil Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $77,672 | $102,762 | $26,955 |
| Electrical Engineering | $77,925 | $96,446 | $26,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $68,904 | $94,449 | $25,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $65,110 | $93,705 | $22,500 |
| Industrial Engineering | $74,709 | $92,491 | $26,750 |
| Chemical Engineering | $75,951 | $92,098 | $21,450 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,220 | $91,028 | $24,125 |
| Agricultural Engineering | — | $88,338 | — |
| Materials Engineering | $69,763 | $85,883 | $25,243 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,386 | $84,873 | $25,750 |
| Environmental Engineering | $68,363 | $81,714 | $20,500 |
| Landscape Architecture | $51,304 | $65,469 | $27,000 |
| Architecture | $49,983 | $63,892 | $22,500 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $39,209 | $70,584 | $26,500 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | $42,244 | $69,274 | $22,715 |
| Writing | $43,505 | $67,102 | $23,250 |
| Linguistics | $29,560 | $52,044 | $26,112 |
| English | $33,509 | $50,582 | $23,123 |
| History | $36,199 | $50,125 | $24,550 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $73,987 | $98,726 | $22,675 |
| Finance | $58,876 | $91,269 | $20,000 |
| Accounting | $56,419 | $84,458 | $23,250 |
| Marketing | $47,606 | $81,109 | $23,250 |
| Economics | $45,075 | $79,468 | $22,250 |
| Business Administration | $47,260 | $70,059 | $24,225 |
| Agricultural Business | $49,714 | $67,050 | $23,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $46,689 | $66,150 | $26,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | $24,229 | $45,735 | $26,972 |
| Studio Art | — | $35,526 | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,394 | $50,212 | $23,250 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,080 | $49,861 | $25,783 |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $74,206 | $74,491 | $23,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $32,180 | $72,010 | $19,500 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | $76,549 | $105,646 | $25,964 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $73,374 | $101,301 | $22,498 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $43,318 | $71,968 | $23,375 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Clemson University students earn a median $71,513 ten years after starting college, more than 94% of South Carolina colleges we cover. 87% graduate within six years.
Clemson University majors questions
How many majors does Clemson University offer?
Clemson University offers 70 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Clemson University?
Information Science / Studies graduates from Clemson University earn a median $105,646 four years after graduating, the highest of the 52 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,964.
Which Clemson University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $35,526 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Clemson University overview