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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 55 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Clemson. This makes it the #184 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #80 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Clemson. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% 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 bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Clemson does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
Of the 19 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Clemson, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Clemson University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 66 |
| Physics | 33 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,474 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 575 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 340 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 185 |
| Engineering Technologies | 151 |
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