Clemson Engineering: Investing in Your Future
Shape your future with Clemson Engineering, where cutting-edge education, hands-on experience, and unparalleled career opportunities converge to pay off in a big way.
As you consider your future in engineering at Clemson, you're stepping into a world of incredible opportunity. The demand for professionals in these fields is skyrocketing, and Clemson is ready to prepare you not just for a job but for a transformative career.
Picture entering a field where job growth is projected at 5% across all disciplines from 2021 to 2031, with some areas potentially seeing growth as high as 15%. That's the exciting landscape you're looking at with a degree from Clemson.
Your degree is your pathway to a career that makes a difference. And with so many exciting fields to choose from, it’s important to know what kind of engineer you want to be. That’s why Clemson’s General Engineering program begins with an exploration of the world of engineering.
Every student who plans to major in engineering starts with admittance to General Engineering. Students spend their first year taking courses designed to bridge the gap between high school and college-level learning while examining the 11 undergraduate engineering disciplines offered at Clemson. From there, students determine which specialty best fits their talents and interests.
Your investment in a Clemson degree is set to pay off in a big way. Envision yourself among the 97% of engineering graduates who see a return of at least $500,000 on their degree, or even better, the 69% who reach or exceed $1 million. In fact, nine of the top ten majors with the highest median salaries within five years of graduation are engineering degrees. That's the kind of high-payoff future you're positioning yourself for with Clemson University.
- 15%
POTENTIAL JOB GROWTH
- 97%
DEGREE ROI of $500,000
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HIGHEST MEDIAN SALARIES
General Engineering Advantage
Dedicated Advisors
You will have dedicated advisors available in our centralized General Engineering Advising Center. They're there to provide you with personalized information, guidance, and motivation - whether you need help with course selection, choosing your major, or developing success strategies, they're ready to tailor their support to your needs.
Hands-On Mentorship
Your professors won't just be faces at the front of a lecture hall. They'll work closely with you, both in and out of the classroom, helping you understand the challenges and satisfactions of an engineering career. You'll get exposure to all engineering disciplines at Clemson, giving you both academic and professional perspectives to inform your choices.
Small Class Sizes
One of the biggest advantages you'll experience in General Engineering is our small class sizes. Unlike other major universities, your first-year ENGR courses at Clemson will rarely exceed 50 students per section. We believe this intimate learning environment is crucial to your success as a student.
Major Exploration
Want to get an in-depth look at all the engineering majors Clemson has to offer?
Find Your Career Path
Listen to presentations about all the undergraduate engineering majors given by Clemson engineering faculty or engineers working in the industry. You can take ENGR 1000 Major Discovery, a half-semester course offered before you need to decide on a major.
This course will introduce you to the engineering profession, different engineering majors, and potential career paths through invited presenters, faculty lectures, and demonstrations.
Further your exploration by taking advantage of signature events that provide networking opportunities with alumni and industry representatives: attend Meet the Majors during the Fall Semester and Major Discovery during the Spring Semester.
Major Discovery NightCECAS Exploration Events
