by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Clemson ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 50 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 88% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Clemson. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
Learn more about Clemson tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Clemson does not offer an online option for its chemistry 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from Clemson. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 33 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.