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. Also, learn how Clemson ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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Clemson was ranked #56 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in design from Clemson. This makes it the #79 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Clemson is $46,689. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Clemson paid an average of $1,695 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $654 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from Clemson. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Clemson does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Clemson Online Learning page.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from Clemson in 2022 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, 70% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 20 |
| Other Visual Art | 15 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
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