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Doctoral (Research)-5% vs national median343 grads tracked

Education at Clemson University

Ranked 110th of 135 doctoral (research) programs in Education by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$86,791
middle 50%: $69,352 – $108,566
Median · 5 years out
$94,820
middle 50%: $80,022 – $116,930
Median · 10 years out
$101,294
middle 50%: $78,586 – $132,842

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Education (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Clemson University's doctoral (research) program in Education earn a median $86,791 one year after graduating, rising to $101,294 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $100,245 for this field, ranking 110th of 135 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
≈ $3,981 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Colorado Boulder
$95,830 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$95,779 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$95,603 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$95,590 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$95,590 · 5 yrs out
University of South Dakota
$95,450 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$94,592 · 5 yrs out
Texas Southern University
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
$94,002 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$93,556 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$92,921 · 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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