by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at Clemson University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Clemson University highly for physics, coming in at #75 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 75 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in South Carolina | 1 of 1 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 35 |
The following degree levels are available for physics at Clemson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Clemson University awarded 6 master’s degrees in physics.
Clemson University is not currently ranked for physics at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Clemson University are White. Approximately 33% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Clemson University conferred 13 doctoral degrees in physics.
Clemson University is not yet ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 46% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Clemson University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 54% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Clemson University awarded 2 doctoral degrees in optics/optical sciences recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Clemson University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 15 |