Biosystems Engineering at Clemson
Clemson · B.S.
Biosystems Engineering
- Degree
- B.S.
- College / unit
- College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
- Locations
- Clemson, South Carolina
- Requirements updated
- 2026–27
About this major
At Clemson, Biosystems Engineering students examine engineered systems for agriculture, food, water, and biological resources. They learn through design projects, field measurements, laboratories, and systems analysis. The program connects foundational ideas with methods used to investigate, design, measure, or improve work in this field. Linked requirements explain each credential, option, campus, and delivery path.
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.
- Civil engineerDesigns infrastructure people use every day. Bachelor's typical; licensure later. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
- Physical scientistInvestigates physical systems through research. Advanced study common. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
National pay
$75,000
Median for full-time U.S. graduates ages 22–27 · 2024
New York Fed category: Miscellaneous Engineering
Generalized outcomes
- Unemployment
- 3.7%
- Underemployment
- 26.4%
- With a graduate degree
- 46.3%
Related Clemson majors
Clemson decision guide
Before You Choose
What studying it feels like
You’ll design around biological systems instead of treating nature as a fixed input. Expect field measurements and lab work, followed by engineering decisions about agriculture or water resources.
One thing to know
The degree crosses several industries, so the curriculum path and internships you choose will help employers understand your focus clearly.
Ask yourself
- 1Would you enjoy engineering problems shaped by living systems and field conditions?
- 2Which industry would you want your projects and internships to signal?
Longer-term context
$105,000
National median for U.S. graduates ages 35–45 · 2024
Miscellaneous Engineering. Group evidence, not a prediction for one student.
Pay source (opens in a new tab)Career preparation
Engineering and some physical-science roles can begin with a bachelor’s degree. Physicians must complete medical school and residency before 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 Biological Engineering (FOD 2402; unweighted n=1,197; closest-field proxy). These are national patterns, not Clemson outcomes.
Agricultural Engineering (CIP 14.0301) is compared with the New York Fed category Miscellaneous Engineering. National evidence describes groups and is not a prediction for one student. Future of STEM is independent and is not endorsed by Clemson University.