Doctoral (Research)78 grads tracked
Social Sciences at Clemson University
Median · 1 year out
$116,958
middle 50%: $87,772 – $141,116
Median · 5 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Social Sciences (doctoral (research)) graduates.
Not enough cohort years reported yet to draw a trajectory — the stat cards above show everything the Census reports for this program.
Graduates of Clemson University's doctoral (research) program in Social Sciences earn a median $116,958 one year after graduating. Figures are based on 78 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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
2.8 yrs
≈ $2,908 total interest
Same major at other universities
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$115,806 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$110,004 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$110,004 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$106,500 · 5 yrs out
George Mason University
$105,519 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston
$104,958 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$103,633 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$100,451 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$99,870 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$99,731 · 5 yrs out
Old Dominion University
$99,192 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$98,263 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Clemson University
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$151,716 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$141,351 · 5 yrs out
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$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
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$124,978 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,290 · 5 yrs out
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$109,693 · 5 yrs out
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