Bachelor's-3% vs national median169 grads tracked
Genetics at Clemson University
Ranked 7th of 10 bachelor's programs in Genetics by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,929
middle 50%: $24,709 – $44,081
Median · 5 years out
$62,143
middle 50%: $43,445 – $80,999
Median · 10 years out
$104,398
middle 50%: $69,325 – $172,156
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Genetics (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Clemson University's bachelor's program in Genetics earn a median $34,929 one year after graduating, rising to $104,398 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $63,981 for this field, ranking 7th of 10 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
6.9 yrs
≈ $8,542 total interest
Same major at other universities
North Carolina State University
$69,841 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$65,806 · 5 yrs out
University of Indianapolis
$64,402 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$64,126 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$63,981 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$62,535 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$58,998 · 5 yrs out
SUNY at Fredonia
$55,746 · 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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