Academics at Clemson University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Clemson University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Clemson University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at Clemson University is about average at 16 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 81% of instructors full time, Clemson University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Clemson University can choose from 103 majors with reported graduates spanning 26 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Clemson University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Clemson University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Clemson University:

• Looking for flexibility? Clemson University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 8,355 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (93% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Clemson University.

Continue Your Research into Clemson University

Each page below covers one part of academic life at Clemson University in more detail:

• Academic Majors at Clemson University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Clemson University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Clemson University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at Clemson University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Clemson University — the schools accreditation and what it means