by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Clemson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 39 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from Clemson. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. 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 |
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Of the 18 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Clemson, about 67% were men and 33% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Clemson does not offer an online option for its physics 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 7 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from Clemson in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 66 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
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