by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Clemson ranks among other schools offering degrees in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Genetics Graduate Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Genetics Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of genetics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Clemson is $31,346. This is less than $31,800, which is the national median of all genetics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in genetics from Clemson. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% 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 genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Clemson genetics 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in genetics from Clemson. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
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, 100% 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 genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 371 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 74 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 60 |
| Zoology | 11 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.