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Over 100 World-Class Graduate Programs. One Purpose.

At Clemson, scholars motivated by research come together from across the globe with a shared vision: creating work that benefits the public good. Clemson graduate students are provided with exclusive academic resources, personalized mentorship and the opportunity to share their passion with undergraduate students.

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Living in Clemson

Members of the Clemson community and surrounding areas enjoy free public transportation, temperate weather and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With a cost of living 11 percent lower than the U.S. average in the neighboring town of Central, easy access to Lake Hartwell and the R1 designation of doctoral universities from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, Clemson brings together the infrastructure of a tier-one research institution with the comfort of a small town to create an environment where graduate students thrive.

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Research

Clemson graduate students conduct research on main campus as well as innovation campuses and economic hubs across South Carolina, working with groups such as the University’s industry partners and the United States government. Their work is crucial to the fulfillment of the University’s land-grant mission, giving back to the state and creating meaningful advancements that benefit individuals worldwide.

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Building Relationships, Gaining Confidence. Discover GRAD 360°.

GRAD 360° is a comprehensive professional development program for Clemson graduate students. Need help writing journal articles? Wondering about nonacademic Ph.D. careers? GRAD 360° hosts on- and off-campus experts to work with graduate students in dozens of seminars, workshops, bootcamps, series and institutes every semester. Identify your skills and interests, engage with advisers in holistic mentoring and develop the skills you need for professional practice, research and careers. You can even track your progress online. It’s an essential for your success, and it’s free.

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Online Master of Public Health degree program launches for working professionals

Clemson University is working to combat a growing public health workforce shortage and skills gap by offering a new online master’s degree program in public health. The MPH will produce practice-ready graduates who can lead public health initiatives in local communities to improve health outcomes. The program offers two emphasis areas: rural health, and health outcomes and quality improvement. Core courses will focus on theories and determinants of health, epidemiological research, health policy and health research.

Explore the online MPH program
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At Clemson, students see their interests and academics start to merge.

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“I was inspired by Clemson’s top-ranked program leading the way in health facility design. I was also interested in further studying the relationships between architecture, human health and well-being.”

Emily McGee McGowan,
M.Arch. in architecture + health ’16