Program Analysis
At $73,374 per year, Computer Science graduates from Clemson University earn slightly above the $62,617 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Science programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Computer Science's typical career paths, with 69% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 30% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $21,611 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #61 of 443 nationally, this is a top-5% Computer Science program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $117,091 show a 60% jump from the $73,374 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.