Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina · Public · 23,300 undergraduates
Of 83 programs with reported earnings, 82 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 167 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,607 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,109 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,851 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,833 |
| $110k and up | $27,922 |
| All families (average) | $22,253 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $70,059 | +$35,250 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,126 | +$20,317 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1 yr |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,577 | +$30,768 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $81,109 | +$46,300 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $91,028 | +$56,219 | clears the bar | $21,665 | 0.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $91,269 | +$56,460 | clears the bar | $19,312 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,491 | +$39,682 | clears the bar | $18,629 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $114,399 | +$79,590 | clears the bar | $39,712 | 0.5 yrs |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $92,491 | +$57,682 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $101,301 | +$66,492 | clears the bar | $21,611 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,861 | +$15,052 | clears the bar | $23,638 | 1.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $84,458 | +$49,649 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $57,075 | +$22,266 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $79,468 | +$44,659 | clears the bar | $20,277 | 0.5 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $58,602 | +$23,793 | clears the bar | $14,757 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 83 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 15% of students receive Pell grants · 87% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.