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 me.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 242 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 288 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 85 students received their master’s degree in me from Clemson. This makes it the #22 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Clemson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,220 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clemson, me students borrow a median amount of $49,990 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Clemson is $396 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Clemson paid an average of $1,695 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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, 242 me majors earned their bachelor's degree from Clemson. Of these graduates, 90% were men and 10% were women.
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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 201 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Clemson me 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.
Graduates of the master's me program at Clemson make a median salary of $80,643. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 me majors earned their master's degree from Clemson. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | 352 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 175 |
| Civil Engineering | 170 |
| Other Engineering | 128 |
| Electrical Engineering | 98 |
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