Education at Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Master's Degree · about 100 graduates a year
Clemson University graduates in education earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clemson University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 157 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $57,456 | $63,710 | #88 | — |
| 158 | Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | $57,443 | $58,403 | #148 | $53,628 |
| 159 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $57,235 | $61,078 | #125 | $48,780 |
| 160 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $57,075 | $63,287 | #93 | $50,364 |
| 161 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $57,061 | $58,631 | #146 | $50,537 |
| 162 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $57,006 | $59,317 | #134 | $54,168 |
| 163 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $56,901 | $54,353 | #182 | $52,019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clemson University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,364 one year after graduating and $57,075 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clemson University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Clemson University ranks #160 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Clemson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.