by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Clemson University compares to other colleges that offer physical sciences.
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Clemson University is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #143 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Clemson University awarded 55 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Clemson University report a median salary of $58,124 a year. This is below $66,054, the median for all majors at Clemson University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Clemson University, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower than $23,783, the typical median for all majors at Clemson University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,118 | $39,350 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Clemson University were White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Clemson University were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Clemson University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Clemson University.
The physical sciences program at Clemson University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |