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. In addition, we cover how Clemson ranks in comparison to other schools with ie programs.
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Clemson is in the top 10% of the country for ie. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 95 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 201 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in ie from Clemson. This makes it the #12 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in ie in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ie students who receive their bachelor's degree at Clemson is $74,709. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,748 for all ie students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clemson, ie students borrow a median amount of $53,122 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $35,197 for all ie majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ie program at Clemson is $582 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 201 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ie from Clemson. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Clemson does not offer an online option for its ie 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.
IE majors graduating with a master's degree from Clemson make a median salary of $128,988 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all ie graduates with a master's is $99,078.
Of the 38 students who earned a master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Clemson in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 304 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 175 |
| Civil Engineering | 170 |
| Other Engineering | 128 |
| Electrical Engineering | 98 |
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