# Clemson University

Public college in Clemson, SC. IPEDS ID 217882.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clemson-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/clemson-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 38% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $22,253 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 87%; beats 100% of SC colleges and 94% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $71,513; beats 94% of SC colleges and 86% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,607 |
| 30-48k | $14,109 |
| 48-75k | $18,851 |
| 75-110k | $24,833 |
| 110k+ | $27,922 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.25 years on average (68% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $71,513 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,607 | $57,830 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $14,109 | $59,963 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $18,851 | $80,117 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $24,833 | $105,540 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $27,922 | $118,669 | 3.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $35,015 in-state; about $60,327 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $15,554 in-state, $40,866 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,872; books: $1,436

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 620–700; SAT math: 620–710; ACT: 28–32 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 60,122 applicants, 22,879 admitted, 4,494 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 38%, ACT 28–32 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 38%, ACT 28–32 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (70 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | $76,549 | $105,646 | $25,964 |
| Computer Engineering | $77,672 | $102,762 | $26,955 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $73,374 | $101,301 | $22,498 |
| Construction Management | $73,987 | $98,726 | $22,675 |
| 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 |
| Finance | $58,876 | $91,269 | $20,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,220 | $91,028 | $24,125 |
| Agricultural Engineering | not reported | $88,338 | not reported |
| Materials Engineering | $69,763 | $85,883 | $25,243 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,386 | $84,873 | $25,750 |
| Accounting | $56,419 | $84,458 | $23,250 |
| Mathematics | $47,529 | $82,450 | $22,500 |
| Environmental Engineering | $68,363 | $81,714 | $20,500 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $30,265 | $81,526 | $25,762 |
| Marketing | $47,606 | $81,109 | $23,250 |
| Economics | $45,075 | $79,468 | $22,250 |
| Nursing | $74,206 | $74,491 | $23,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $32,180 | $72,010 | $19,500 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $43,318 | $71,968 | $23,375 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $39,209 | $70,584 | $26,500 |
| Business Administration | $47,260 | $70,059 | $24,225 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | $42,244 | $69,274 | $22,715 |
| Chemistry | not reported | $67,996 | $27,000 |
| Writing | $43,505 | $67,102 | $23,250 |
| Agricultural Business | $49,714 | $67,050 | $23,250 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $46,689 | $66,150 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $31,481 | $65,577 | $23,250 |
| Landscape Architecture | $51,304 | $65,469 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | $28,041 | $64,822 | $21,000 |
| Architecture | $49,983 | $63,892 | $22,500 |
| Forestry | $53,850 | $63,764 | $24,700 |
| Food Science and Technology | $39,600 | $63,501 | $25,000 |
| Biochemistry | $28,120 | $60,988 | $22,875 |
| Psychology | $32,146 | $55,126 | $22,687 |
| Sociology | $36,320 | $54,780 | $26,125 |
| Plant Sciences | $46,395 | $52,844 | $21,724 |
| Linguistics | $29,560 | $52,044 | $26,112 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $30,825 | $51,582 | $25,125 |
| English | $33,509 | $50,582 | $23,123 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,394 | $50,212 | $23,250 |
| Criminology | $38,057 | $50,133 | $22,375 |
| History | $36,199 | $50,125 | $24,550 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,080 | $49,861 | $25,783 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $32,992 | $48,898 | $22,592 |
| Animal Sciences | $28,942 | $47,853 | $24,827 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | $24,229 | $45,735 | $26,972 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $25,115 | $40,266 | $21,200 |
| Studio Art | not reported | $35,526 | not reported |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Soil Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Genetics | $31,346 | not reported | $22,225 |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | $20,500 |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $86,330 (Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC), $100,660 (SC), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage $101,570 (Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC), $104,580 (SC), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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