by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Clemson University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Clemson University highly for physical sciences, placing at #204 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 204 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in South Carolina | 3 of 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 of 109 |
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at Clemson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
The physical sciences area of study at Clemson University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Clemson University handed out 55 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Clemson University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
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 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Clemson University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 26 |
