<p>Gluckie…</p>
<p>What is your situation? Are you concerned that a school like Duke will require a “family contribution” that will be too expensive? If so, then an honors college is a great choice.</p>
<p>Are you instate for Clemson? </p>
<p>As mentioned above, a BS in some kind of genetics isn’t the entry into research jobs. Your child is going to need to go on to grad school. If your child excels at Clemson (or some other honors program), then he certainly can get accepted to a good PhD program. I have a son who is graduating from a flagship/honors program, and so far, no rejections from any PhD programs.</p>