by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Clemson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Clemson came in at #43. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 284 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 313 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 114 students received their master’s degree in biology from Clemson. This makes it the #8 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Clemson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,481 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clemson, biology students borrow a median amount of $49,840 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Clemson is $413 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Clemson was $1,695 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $654 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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Of the 284 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Clemson in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 213 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Clemson biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Clemson Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Clemson make a median salary of $60,001 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
Of the 85 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Clemson, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 74 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 60 |
| Genetics | 54 |
| Zoology | 11 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.