# Clemson University: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Clemson, SC. IPEDS 217882, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clemson-university/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,925
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $96,446 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in SC: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $96,446): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,251

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $96,446 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $14,109 | $59,963 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $18,851 | $80,117 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $24,833 | $105,540 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,922 | $118,669 | 1.9 years |

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

## Electrical Engineering at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $100,042 | $27,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Clemson University | $96,446 | $26,000 | $22,253 | 87% |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $88,869 | $27,000 | $20,723 | 75% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $101,620 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $98,440 SC, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $160,900 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $169,040 SC, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage $119,670 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $125,110 SC, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% 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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