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Electrical Engineering at Clemson University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, consider the program at Clemson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Clemson University is in Clemson, SC.

During the most recent reporting year, 105 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at Clemson University.

Studying Online at Clemson University

Many students take online classes 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.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Clemson University

These rankings give you a sense of how Clemson University’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 3
Best Value	South Carolina	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#48 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#115 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#222 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 3
Best Value	South Carolina	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#48 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#115 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#222 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Clemson University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,228
2 years	$67,101
3 years	$73,643
4 years	$83,410
5 years	$94,861

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from Clemson University earn a median of $83,410, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from Clemson University stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Clemson University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at Clemson University are 8% women (8) and 92% men (97).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Clemson University

Among the 70 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Clemson University, 9% were women (6) and 91% were men (64).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	57
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	5

Minority students account for 19% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University, below the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Clemson University

Of the 22 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Clemson University, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 9% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Clemson University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Clemson University

Of the 10 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at Clemson University, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	1

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

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at Clemson University

This Electrical Engineering program at Clemson University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	105

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Clemson University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Electrical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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.