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Information Science at Clemson University

Clemson, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $76,549/yr (29% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #81 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$777K	$754K	$616K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.5x	12.1x	9.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.8x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	67	61

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$62,216

Out-of-state: $157,992 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,448

-42% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,225

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $76,549 put Clemson University's Information Science program 29% above the national median of $59,433 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 12.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 68% task exposure — and the 21% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $76,549 far exceeding the $25,225 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #81 out of 129 programs, Clemson University's financial outcomes for Information Science trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Clemson University

Clemson University accepts 38% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, one of the larger campuses at 22,778 students in Clemson, SC.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Clemson University's Information Science program score?

A score of 67/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Clemson University trails the majority of Information Science programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Information Science to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Information Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 68% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →