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Doctoral (Research)+1% vs national median142 grads tracked

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at Clemson University

Ranked 5th of 20 doctoral (research) programs in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$80,415
middle 50%: $50,975 – $104,678
Median · 5 years out
$110,498
middle 50%: $91,777 – $136,530
Median · 10 years out
$125,550
middle 50%: $99,629 – $163,431

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Clemson University's doctoral (research) program in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields earn a median $80,415 one year after graduating, rising to $125,550 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% above the national median of $109,592 for this field, ranking 5th of 20 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
3.8 yrs
≈ $4,072 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$121,607 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$115,678 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$114,228 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$113,881 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$110,470 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$110,259 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$109,592 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$108,475 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$106,906 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$104,748 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Clemson University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,716 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$141,351 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$133,128 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$124,978 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,290 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,918 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,528 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$103,464 · 5 yrs out

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