Turfgrass at Clemson
Clemson · B.S.
Turfgrass
- Degree
- B.S.
- College / unit
- College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
- Locations
- Clemson, South Carolina
- Requirements updated
- 2026–27
About this major
At Clemson, Turfgrass students examine plant biology, crops, soils, horticulture, pests, and production systems. They learn through fieldwork, greenhouse and laboratory practice, research, and management planning. 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.
View degree requirements (opens in a new tab)Most common positions
- Agricultural or food scientistStudies how food is made and kept safe. Bachelor's typical. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
- Farmer or agricultural managerRuns farms or other agricultural operations. Experience often expected. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
- Wholesale or manufacturing sales representativeSells products or technical services to businesses. Bachelor's varies. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
National pay
$46,600
Median for full-time U.S. graduates ages 22–27 · 2024
New York Fed category: Animal and Plant Sciences
Generalized outcomes
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Underemployment
- 53.5%
- With a graduate degree
- 36.6%
Related Clemson majors
Clemson decision guide
Before You Choose
What studying it feels like
You’ll study living plant systems in places where performance is closely watched. Expect field-based work with soils and plant health, plus practical decisions about maintaining turf under real conditions.
One thing to know
Turf careers can be operational and seasonal. Experience managing real sites may carry as much weight as the classroom foundation for employers.
Ask yourself
- 1Would you enjoy managing living systems under performance pressure?
- 2Are you comfortable with operational work that can be seasonal?
Longer-term context
$79,000
National median for U.S. graduates ages 35–45 · 2024
Animal and Plant Sciences. Group evidence, not a prediction for one student.
Pay source (opens in a new tab)Career preparation
Science and sales paths commonly begin with a bachelor’s degree. Agricultural management often builds on substantial hands-on experience.
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 Plant Science and Agronomy (FOD 1105; unweighted n=1,271; closest-field proxy). These are national patterns, not Clemson outcomes.
Plant Sciences, General (CIP 01.1101) is compared with the New York Fed category Animal and Plant Sciences. National evidence describes groups and is not a prediction for one student. Future of STEM is independent and is not endorsed by Clemson University.