Clemson University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Clemson University at a glance

• 23,300

  students enrolled

• 7,710

  degrees and certificates a year

• 87%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,253

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,038 in state, $37,982 out of state

• $58,311

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $71,513

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Clemson University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Clemson University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Pickens County, where the college is.

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• 32

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Pickens County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $59,411

  median household income

  Pickens County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, biological sciences, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (4 open), operations (5 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Clemson University [Clemson_Careers] (7), Knowles (7), Clemson University (6), Champion Aerospace (4), Sulzer (2), Abbott (1), Clemson University [Clemson_Careers] (1), Gratz College (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (8), Operations (5), Sales (4), Executive Leadership (2), Fundraising & development (2), Data & Analytics (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Worklink Workforce Development Board.

• SC Works Clemson Comprehensive Center at East ParkClemson · 864-643-0071 · Monday - Friday 8 :30am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Clemson University?

Clemson University enrolls about 23,300 students and is a public 4-year institution in Clemson, South Carolina. It awards about 7,710 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Clemson University?

87% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Clemson University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $58,311 six years after entry and $71,513 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Clemson University offer AI or data science degrees?

Clemson University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Clemson University?

32 open professional jobs are listed in Pickens County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Clemson University [Clemson_Careers] has the most openings.