# Clemson University: Political Science (bachelor's)

Clemson, SC. IPEDS 217882, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clemson-university/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,041
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,822 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in SC: 5 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (13 colleges, $57,154): +$7,668
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,887

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,822 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 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,109 | $59,963 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $18,851 | $80,117 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $24,833 | $105,540 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,922 | $118,669 | 3.8 years |

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

## Political Science at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furman University | $74,476 | $27,000 | $30,308 | 79% |
| Wofford College | $68,661 | $26,825 | $18,732 | 84% |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $68,504 | $20,817 | $20,723 | 75% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $65,464 | $25,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Clemson University | $64,822 | $21,000 | $22,253 | 87% |
| College of Charleston | $58,955 | $26,000 | $18,960 | 66% |
| Presbyterian College | $57,154 | $27,000 | $20,528 | 52% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $53,948 | $26,000 | $13,966 | 49% |
| Lander University | $50,079 | $23,718 | $15,363 | 50% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $47,796 | $30,000 | $13,557 | 43% |
| Francis Marion University | $44,803 | $27,000 | $11,386 | 43% |
| Winthrop University | $43,566 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
| Claflin University | $40,910 | $27,000 | $17,800 | 52% |

## Careers
- 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
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $74,060 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $64,490 SC, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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