From my research, Clemson is one of the top 2 schools in Healthcare design. I would have to assume that they would attract architecture firms specializing in health care to recruit there.
Other than that, I too am curious to know what Clemson has to offer.

I'm accepted to Clemson this fall for the 2 year master of arch + health program. Besides the strong healthcare segment, they offer a "fluid campus" with study abroad opportunities in Italy, Spain, and Charleston, SC.

They are usually ranked top 15 or higher in the DI grad school rankings, maybe because of their popularity with Atlanta/Charlotte area firms.

I'm not sure how Clemson would appeal to the west coast. I have to imagine that like most places, your network is usually strongest the closer you are to the school's geographic region.

Go to Clemson!

We are getting a brand new building. Literally breaking ground, as we speak (right after exams this week) - see article:

http://www.clemson.edu/features/article.php?article_id=2130

Like Rusty mentioned, the study abroad program is one of the best around. Clemson is truly planted in the cities you can travel to, meaning you become a local while you are there, not just some American student, studying at University of Barcelona or something like that. For example, all next year, I will be in Charleston (fall) and Genoa, Italy (spring).

Joentasis... are you an undergrad at clemson, or a graduate student?
Does the fluid campus also apply to people in the March Arch+Health degree program?

jake,
I was told that MArch A + H students could participate in fluid campus programs, but that it would add to the length of the program. Which could maybe be taken as a no.
I hadn't heard about the new building. Clicking on the article now...

Can anyone else provide input on Clemson?

Right now I am trying to decide between Clemson and Tulane. I've visited both, and right now I am leaning toward Clemson because of its ranking and it is MUCH cheaper than Tulane.

Any thoughts?

@miamidc.... are you going there for undergrad or grad? If you're going for grad, where did you do your undergrad?

Going there for my 2 year Masters of Architecture. I received a BS in Architecture from the University of Virginia.

With a screen name like that I thought you went to Uof MIami.

I'm of the school of thought that its always best to go to a school that offers a different philosophy than the one you went to. Clemson is known for it's healthcare design and "fluid" campus, while my friend at Tulane tells me he deals with a lot of historic preservation, design build, etc..
But yes Clemson is cheaper; he got a 10K scholarship from TUlane and its still coming out to 30k a year!

Same with me, i got 10k from Tulane, but debt seems to be a big thing these days, especially with the economy the way it is. I also have never studied abroad and thought this would be a great opportunity. The only downside to Clemson, in my opinion, is it's location.

What do people think is more important and valuable to future employers, the Design/Build programs and in a more urban setting, or the Fluid Campus programs and higher DI rank?

There are some design/build opportunities at Clemson through the Charleston part of the fluid campus. I am really excited about the study abroad opps also and, if I could afford it, thought about doing an entire year abroad. But after I learned more about the Charleston program I have tentatively decided to pursue that for one semester.
Also, the StudioSouth program at Clemson seems to involve design/build opportunities. From what I have heard about it it seems to somewhat resemble the Rural Studio at Auburn. However, nowhere near as awesome or well established as Rural Studio looks.
There isn't much to the town of Clemson but I figure I will be in the studio almost every waking moment so I am not too worried about it.