Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,364
23rd percentile (40th in SC)
Sample Size
132
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Clemson University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Clemson University graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 23th percentile of all education masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Education masters's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Clemson University$50,364
Converse University$53,260
University of South Carolina-Columbia$51,023
Anderson University$49,149$41,739
National Median$56,157

Other Education Programs in South Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Converse University
Spartanburg
$23,096$53,260
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
$12,688$51,023
Anderson University
Anderson
$33,580$49,149

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Clemson University, approximately 15% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.