Genetics at Clemson
Clemson · B.S.
Genetics
- Degree
- B.S.
- College / unit
- College of Science
- Locations
- Clemson, South Carolina
- Requirements updated
- 2026–27
About this major
Genetics studies inheritance, genes, genomes, and how biological information shapes living systems. Students combine biology, chemistry, mathematics, laboratory work, and data analysis. Clemson’s curriculum builds toward molecular genetics, genomics, and biotechnology while providing a foundation for research or further study in biological and health fields.
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
- Physical scientistInvestigates physical systems through research. Advanced study common. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
- PhysicianDiagnoses and treats illness. Doctoral degree with residency and 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
$46,000
Median for full-time U.S. graduates ages 22–27 · 2024
New York Fed category: Miscellaneous Biological Science
Generalized outcomes
- Unemployment
- 4.4%
- Underemployment
- 46.9%
- With a graduate degree
- 59.5%
Related Clemson majors
Clemson decision guide
Before You Choose
What studying it feels like
You’ll investigate how inherited information becomes a biological outcome. Lab experiments and data analysis meet in this major, especially when a result is less tidy than the original hypothesis.
One thing to know
Research-heavy genetics careers often continue into graduate study. Laboratory or technical roles can provide earlier entry with the bachelor’s degree.
Ask yourself
- 1Do you enjoy experiments whose results may challenge the hypothesis?
- 2Would graduate study fit the genetics career you have in mind?
Longer-term context
$80,000
National median for U.S. graduates ages 35–45 · 2024
Miscellaneous Biological Science. Group evidence, not a prediction for one student.
Pay source (opens in a new tab)Career preparation
Research roles often favor graduate study. Physicians and pharmacists require doctoral 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 Genetics + Biochemical Sciences (FOD 3605 + 3601; unweighted n=5,143; blended field proxy). These are national patterns, not Clemson outcomes.
Genetics, General (CIP 26.0801) is compared with the New York Fed category Miscellaneous Biological Science. National evidence describes groups and is not a prediction for one student. Future of STEM is independent and is not endorsed by Clemson University.