Clemson University Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Clemson University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Clemson University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Clemson University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Clemson Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $21,500 | $49,270 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $21,230 | $45,500 | |
| Agricultural Engineering | $24,980 | $59,050 | |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $23,540 | $24,530 | |
| Animal Sciences | $23,320 | $29,030 | |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $27,490 | |
| Architecture | $27,000 | $41,940 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $21,500 | $27,670 | |
| Biology, General | $20,530 | $25,800 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $20,500 | $63,430 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $21,500 | $44,450 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $23,250 | $72,440 | |
| Chemistry | $23,250 | $34,530 | |
| Civil Engineering | $23,250 | $60,740 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $23,500 | $70,370 | |
| Computer Engineering | $19,000 | $70,010 | |
| Construction Management | $21,500 | $61,520 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $23,250 | $42,190 | |
| Economics | $19,500 | $41,570 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $25,500 | $64,590 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $23,250 | $64,250 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $21,500 | $30,340 | |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $25,500 | $55,960 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $20,500 | $55,190 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24,960 | $19,680 | |
| Food Science and Technology | $24,500 | $31,130 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | $20,750 | $39,370 | |
| Forestry | $23,000 | $36,670 | |
| Genetics | $26,610 | $27,950 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $22,000 | $27,950 | |
| History | $21,050 | $31,450 | |
| Industrial Engineering | $23,250 | $69,340 | |
| Information Science/Studies | Not Reported | $63,340 | |
| Landscape Architecture | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $24,090 | $29,690 | |
| Marketing | $21,500 | $49,190 | |
| Materials Engineering | $20,000 | $62,010 | |
| Mathematics | $21,000 | $52,940 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $22,390 | $67,210 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $21,500 | $29,690 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | $20,750 | $33,250 | |
| Plant Sciences | Not Reported | $28,240 | |
| Political Science and Government | $21,500 | $38,910 | |
| Psychology, General | $21,500 | $27,950 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $18,650 | $60,370 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $20,470 | $37,210 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $17,500 | $25,190 | |
| Sociology | $20,500 | $34,530 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $33,690 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $22,500 | $33,650 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $23,250 | $40,900 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | $23,500 | $26,350 |
Salary Score ™ for Clemson Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $20,500 | $60,040 | |
| Architecture | $31,500 | $54,140 | |
| Biology, General | $19,840 | $52,460 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Not Reported | $68,000 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,060 | $72,980 | |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $73,450 | |
| Education, General | Not Reported | $41,940 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $44,020 | |
| Engineering, Other | Not Reported | $85,760 | |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Not Reported | $42,240 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $35,500 | $57,320 | |
| Industrial Engineering | Not Reported | $107,760 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not Reported | $73,080 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | $41,000 | $38,830 | |
| Public Administration | $36,970 | $65,330 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $41,000 | $85,540 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $16,000 | $39,490 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $22,400 | $36,910 |
Salary Score ™ for Clemson Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $61,520 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $30,750 | $63,010 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $41,000 | $41,320 |
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Clemson University is an outstanding school to attend. The people you meet, places you'll go, activities to get involved in are all worth the price of attendance. There have been so many incredible moments made with so many new friends that you can make and keep for a lifetime. Clemson is a small community in general, which makes it feel like a family atmosphere. Chose wisely with the type of major you'd like to study because majority of the curriculums will be very demanding and challenging. Make sure you... Read More
I thoroughly enjoyed my degree program. It was the perfect blend of language and science courses. My degree program required an internship abroad which was a very rewarding experience. Clemson is a very STEM oriented institution. For those interested in math and science careers, Clemson is a great fit. I enjoyed campus life at Clemson. The university is a large one, but still has a "Clemson Family" feel, that you will hear mentioned often.