---

Biomedical Engineering at Clemson University

If you are interested in studying Biomedical Engineering, 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 sits in Clemson, SC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 200 biomedical engineering degrees were granted at Clemson University.

Online & Distance Learning at Clemson University

Distance learning is available at Clemson University. Of 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at Clemson University

Rankings can help you compare Clemson University’s Biomedical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 2
Best Value	South Carolina	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 33
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#25 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#104 of 170

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 2
Best Value	South Carolina	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 33
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#25 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#104 of 170

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from Clemson University

Those who finish Clemson University’s Biomedical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$57,858
2 years	$62,943
3 years	$70,983
4 years	$73,586
5 years	$85,149

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Biomedical Engineering graduates from Clemson University report median earnings of $73,586, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates from Clemson University is $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biomedical Engineering graduates at Clemson University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Biomedical Engineering graduates at Clemson University are 54% women (107) and 46% men (93).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Clemson University

Among the 134 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at Clemson University, 55% were women (74) and 45% were men (60).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	103
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	7
Two or More Races	15
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University, below the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at Clemson University

Of the 46 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at Clemson University, 52% were women (24) and 48% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	6
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Clemson University, lower than the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at Clemson University

Of the 19 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at Clemson University, 42% were women (8) and 58% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Clemson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Clemson University, lower than the national average of 26%.*

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

More Specific Biomedical Engineering Concentrations at Clemson University

The Biomedical Engineering program at Clemson University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	200

Best-Paid Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Biomedical Engineering program at Clemson University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biomedical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$121,651
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889

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.