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Bachelor's0% vs national median804 grads tracked

Engineering-Related Fields at Clemson University

Ranked 8th of 18 bachelor's programs in Engineering-Related Fields by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$68,029
middle 50%: $53,725 – $79,717
Median · 5 years out
$88,652
middle 50%: $73,050 – $107,640
Median · 10 years out
$109,839
middle 50%: $85,965 – $139,641

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Engineering-Related Fields (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Clemson University's bachelor's program in Engineering-Related Fields earn a median $68,029 one year after graduating, rising to $109,839 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $88,652 for this field, ranking 8th of 18 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?

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

Paid off in
4.6 yrs
≈ $4,944 total interest

Same major at other universities

Oregon State University
$102,295 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$98,849 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$97,091 · 5 yrs out
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$95,481 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stout
$91,733 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$89,990 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$85,856 · 5 yrs out
Utah Valley University
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Indiana State University
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$83,468 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina Upstate
$82,528 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Indiana
$81,043 · 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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