Biological Sciences at Clemson
Clemson · B.A. / B.S.
Biological Sciences
- Degree
- B.A. / B.S.
- College / unit
- College of Science
- Locations
- Clemson, South Carolina
- Requirements updated
- 2026–27
About this major
Biological Sciences examines living systems from cells and organisms to populations and ecosystems. Students build foundations in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and laboratory methods, then select advanced topics. Clemson offers B.A. and B.S. routes that support different combinations of scientific depth, breadth, and complementary study. Laboratories and fieldwork reinforce these foundations.
Clemson program overview (opens in a new tab)Decision snapshot
At a Glance: National Evidence
National evidence for related fields and occupations. It describes groups, not what will happen to one student.
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Most common positions
- PhysicianDiagnoses and treats illness. Doctoral degree with residency and licensure. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
- Registered nurseCares for patients and coordinates treatment. Approved nursing education plus licensure. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
- PharmacistPrepares medications and advises patients. Doctoral degree plus licensure. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
National pay
$45,000
Median for full-time U.S. graduates ages 22–27 · 2024
New York Fed category: Biology
Generalized outcomes
- Unemployment
- 4.3%
- Underemployment
- 51.1%
- With a graduate degree
- 64.0%
Related Clemson majors
Clemson decision guide
Before You Choose
What studying it feels like
You’ll study life at several scales and learn how to build evidence about it. Labs or fieldwork matter because the major is as much about asking testable questions as knowing facts.
One thing to know
Biology keeps many doors open, but that flexibility makes experience important. Research and internships can give the degree a clearer direction.
Ask yourself
- 1Do you enjoy building evidence more than memorizing biological facts?
- 2Which experience will give this flexible degree a clearer direction?
Longer-term context
$83,000
National median for U.S. graduates ages 35–45 · 2024
Biology. Group evidence, not a prediction for one student.
Pay source (opens in a new tab)Career preparation
These are licensed health paths rather than bachelor’s-only roles. Physicians and pharmacists require doctoral study, while nurses complete approved training and licensure.
Clemson guide sources
Sources & How to Read This Guide
- Clemson undergraduate program inventory and degree requirements Opens in a new tab.
- Labor market outcomes by college major Opens in a new tab.
- ACS PUMS field-of-degree and occupation files, 2018–2024 Opens in a new tab.
- CIP-to-occupation crosswalk and occupation profiles Opens in a new tab.
Most common positions use Census weights in pooled 2018–2024 ACS PUMS data, excluding 2020. The sample covers employed degree holders ages 22–35 who weren’t enrolled. This guide uses Biology (FOD 3600; unweighted n=32,597; direct field match). These are national patterns, not Clemson outcomes.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General (CIP 26.0101) is compared with the New York Fed category Biology. National evidence describes groups and is not a prediction for one student. Future of STEM is independent and is not endorsed by Clemson University.