# Clemson University: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Clemson, SC. IPEDS 217882, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clemson-university/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,996 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $60,324): +$7,672
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,510

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,996 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 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,109 | $59,963 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $18,851 | $80,117 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $24,833 | $105,540 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $27,922 | $118,669 | 3.4 years |

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

## Chemistry at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $67,996 | $27,000 | $22,253 | 87% |
| Winthrop University | $60,324 | $26,037 | $15,343 | 57% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $58,462 | $25,046 | $22,811 | 79% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $80,870 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $79,670 SC, $91,240 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $64,060 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $62,580 SC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $91,490 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $91,990 SC, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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