Clemson graduate students come from 50 states plus all U.S. territories, and more than 70 countries.
The purpose of the Graduate School is to promote superior research and scholarship and provide the highest levels of education and training for students who may pursue careers in academia, government, the nonprofit sector, business and industry. The mandate of the Graduate School is to assist departments in recruiting and supporting outstanding students who will be capable of continual inquiry into fundamental questions in their fields and who can communicate clearly their findings through research, scholarship, teaching and service.
The Graduate School coordinates University-wide efforts in graduate education, and is responsible for policies and standards governing graduate education. Clemson University’s Graduate School administers all graduate programs of the University. Clemson University offers 50 doctoral, 86 master’s, and two educational specialist degree(s) across more than 80 fields of study. The Graduate School oversees University fellowships and assistantships for Graduate Students.
graduate degree and certificate programs in 80+ disciplines
students at master’s and specialist's level
students at doctoral level
certificate or non-degree seeking students
graduate students
*Student data retrieved from the Office of Institutional Research website, based on student enrollment data for the Fall 2020 term.
The vision of the Clemson University Graduate School is to provide a transformative education that generates intellectual, economic and social capital for the benefit of all.
The Graduate School will fuel the implementation of the University’s strategic plan, ClemsonForward, by