Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Public · 23,300 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$79K
In-state tuition
$16K
Out-of-state tuition
$42K
Graduation rate
88%
Acceptance rate
38%
Median debt
$17K
Borrowing rate
33%
Earnings (all students)
$66K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 29634 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$35K
Federal aid / UG
$6K
Est. net price
$29K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1353 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 30.0 |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| SAT math (median) | 665 |
| Undergraduate composition | 76% White · 5% Black · 9% Hispanic · 3% Asian |
| Official website | www.clemson.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering. | $70K | $20K |
| Information Science/Studies. | $67K | $26K |
| Computer Engineering. | $67K | $25K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $66K | $20K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $66K | $22K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $65K | $22K |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | $65K | $20K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $64K | $20K |
| Materials Engineering. | $63K | $23K |
| Construction Management. | $63K | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $62K | $19K |
| Civil Engineering. | $59K | $23K |
Compare with similar colleges in — SC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $13K | 79% | $17K | $69K |
| College of Charleston | $13K | 65% | $15K | $63K |
| Trident Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Coastal Carolina University | $12K | 54% | $15K | $55K |
| Greenville Technical College | $6K | 17% | $9K | $43K |
| Midlands Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | $7K | — | $8K | $40K |
| Tri-County Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $46K |
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