Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 86.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 87.9%
- Retention Rate
- 92.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $71,513
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 77.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $90,762 | $35,034 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Real Estate. | Master | $78,343 | |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,721 | $20,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $74,576 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $74,262 | $39,712 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $69,079 | $21,611 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,592 | $24,000 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,995 | $26,179 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,101 | $24,250 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master | $67,101 | $18,862 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,673 | $21,665 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Bachelor | $66,206 | $22,622 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $65,131 | |
| Public Administration. | Master | $64,493 | $46,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Clemson graduates earn a median salary of $71,513 ten years after graduation, putting them ahead of many public university peers. With typical debt loads of $21,500, graduates face monthly loan payments of $228, which represents just 3.8% of their median income. The university's strong engineering programs and business school feed graduates into high-paying industries like aerospace, automotive, and technology. Clemson's 96.7% employment rate reflects the school's solid industry connections, particularly in the Southeast. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3 is well below the recommended 1.0 threshold, while the low monthly payment burden leaves plenty of room for other financial goals. This represents a strong return on investment.