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Doctoral (Research)-4% vs national median256 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Clemson University

Ranked 66th of 99 doctoral (research) programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$61,198
middle 50%: $48,715 – $82,929
Median · 5 years out
$79,622
middle 50%: $60,327 – $101,211
Median · 10 years out
$99,674
middle 50%: $74,643 – $131,280

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biological and Biomedical Sciences (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Clemson University's doctoral (research) program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $61,198 one year after graduating, rising to $99,674 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $83,042 for this field, ranking 66th of 99 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
5.1 yrs
≈ $5,554 total interest

Same major at other universities

Oklahoma State University
$80,205 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$80,129 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$80,055 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Austin
$80,049 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$80,022 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Environment Science & Forestry
$79,535 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$79,041 · 5 yrs out
Binghamton University
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
University of Virginia
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$76,644 · 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
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,498 · 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

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