# Clemson University: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

Clemson, SC. IPEDS 217882, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clemson-university/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $76,549
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $105,646 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,964 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $93,285): +$12,361
- Versus the U.S. median: +$23,956

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $105,646 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 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $18,851 | $80,117 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $24,833 | $105,540 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $27,922 | $118,669 | 1.6 years |

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

## Information Science / Studies at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $105,646 | $25,964 | $22,253 | 87% |
| College of Charleston | $93,285 | $22,591 | $18,960 | 66% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $77,999 | $20,336 | $13,966 | 49% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $121,790 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $129,450 SC, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $161,180 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $160,860 SC, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $121,610 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $130,000 SC, $139,500 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.4% 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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