All About Academics
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
- The student to faculty (instructor) ratio.
- The Majors offered at this college.
- What online and distance learning options are available.
Faculty Resources
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 19,402 undergraduate students at Clemson University is 1,365. When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 16 to 1 which makes Clemson University worse than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Clemson University, there are 16 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is worse than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| The vast majority of the instructors (91.0%) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Clemson University compares to the national average
Most Popular Majors
Clemson University offers 77 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 67 majors within 24 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Clemson University awarded 4,201 undergraduate degrees in 2017 - 2018.
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 274 | 274 |
| General Biology | 0 | 252 | 252 |
| General Psychology | 0 | 223 | 223 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 0 | 220 | 220 |
| Nursing | 0 | 190 | 190 |
Find out what Clemson University's top fields of study and majors are
Additional Questions to Ask
- Are you looking for a lot of flexibility? Does this college offer online or summer classes that might help you finish your degree?
- Interested in graduate school? How many students from this college go on to achieve additional degrees?
- Will a degree from this school land you a job? How many graduates were employed full time a year after graduating?
