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Computer Information Systems at Clemson University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, you may want to check out the program at Clemson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Clemson University is in Clemson, SC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 360 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Clemson University.

Online Class Availability at Clemson University

Many students take online classes at Clemson University. Of 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Clemson University

Rankings can help you compare Clemson University’s Computer Information Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 14
Best Value	South Carolina	#11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 266
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#70 of 839
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#224 of 262
Best Value	Nationwide	#638 of 827

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 14
Best Value	South Carolina	#11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 266
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#70 of 839
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#224 of 262
Best Value	Nationwide	#638 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Clemson University

Graduates of Clemson University’s Computer Information Systems program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$63,762
2 years	$69,079
3 years	$82,921
4 years	$100,006
5 years	$117,091

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Information Systems graduates from Clemson University take home a median $100,006, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Clemson University is $22,498.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Information Systems graduates at Clemson University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Clemson University are 23% women (82) and 77% men (278).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Clemson University

Of the 179 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Clemson University, 15% were women (26) and 85% were men (153).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	118
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	15
Asian	1
Two or More Races	32
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Clemson University

Of the 169 master’s computer information systems graduates at Clemson University, 30% were women (51) and 70% were men (118).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Clemson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	137
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Clemson University, lower than the national average of 16%.*

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at Clemson University

Of the 12 doctoral computer information systems degrees awarded at Clemson University, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at Clemson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Clemson University

The Computer Information Systems program at Clemson University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	354
Informatics	6

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at Clemson University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Computer Information Systems majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.