Computer Engineering at Clemson
Clemson · B.S.
Computer Engineering
- Degree
- B.S.
- College / unit
- College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
- Locations
- Clemson, South Carolina
- Requirements updated
- 2026–27
About this major
Computer Engineering connects electrical engineering with computer science. Students study circuits, digital logic, programming, computer architecture, and embedded systems. Labs and design projects show how hardware and software work together inside devices. The program suits students who want to build computing systems close to the physical machine.
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.
View degree requirements (opens in a new tab)Most common positions
- Software developerBuilds and improves software systems. Bachelor's typical. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
- Computer programmerWrites and tests software code. Bachelor's typical. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
- Computer systems analystImproves an organization’s computer systems. Bachelor's typical. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
National pay
$90,000
Median for full-time U.S. graduates ages 22–27 · 2024
New York Fed category: Computer Engineering
Generalized outcomes
- Unemployment
- 7.8%
- Underemployment
- 15.8%
- With a graduate degree
- 39.4%
Related Clemson majors
Clemson decision guide
Before You Choose
What studying it feels like
You’ll move back and forth between hardware and software. Circuit labs make the electronics tangible, while programming and systems work show how the pieces communicate under real constraints.
One thing to know
Students who only enjoy coding may prefer computer science. This major expects comfort with circuits and the physical side of computing.
Ask yourself
- 1Do circuits interest you as much as code?
- 2Would you rather build complete computing systems than focus only on software?
Longer-term context
$131,000
National median for U.S. graduates ages 35–45 · 2024
Computer Engineering. Group evidence, not a prediction for one student.
Pay source (opens in a new tab)Career preparation
All three positions commonly begin with a bachelor’s degree. Projects that connect software with hardware or systems can sharpen the path into work.
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 Computer Engineering (FOD 2407; unweighted n=8,222; direct field match). These are national patterns, not Clemson outcomes.
Computer Engineering (CIP 14.0901) is compared with the New York Fed category Computer 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.