Santa Clara University Rankings by Salary Score
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Santa Clara University's Top Rankings
Santa Clara University is ranked on 11 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Santa Clara University
We calculated a salary score for each of Santa Clara University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Santa Clara University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for SCU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 100% | $20,000 | $69,920 |
| Biology, General | 95% | $21,810 | $38,290 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 96% | $24,320 | $64,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 100% | $17,000 | $75,380 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 96% | $19,000 | $52,420 |
| Computer Engineering | 98% | $26,150 | $90,150 |
| Economics | 95% | $19,500 | $63,010 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 87% | $24,890 | $39,370 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 98% | $19,420 | $73,010 |
| History | 100% | Not Reported | $50,440 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 100% | Not Reported | $64,490 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 100% | Not Reported | $74,580 |
| Marketing | 100% | $17,170 | $57,770 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 100% | $23,000 | $93,080 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 97% | $23,000 | $74,580 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 100% | $19,500 | $41,190 |
| Political Science and Government | 97% | $19,500 | $50,110 |
| Psychology, General | 96% | $20,500 | $48,820 |
| Public Health | 100% | $19,500 | $47,850 |
| Sociology | 95% | $16,710 | $49,060 |
Salary Scores for SCU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 92% | Not Reported | $86,130 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 95% | $63,550 | $133,920 |
| Civil Engineering | 100% | Not Reported | $83,550 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 97% | $61,400 | $52,520 |
| Computer Engineering | 98% | Not Reported | $116,080 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 93% | Not Reported | $97,600 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | 100% | Not Reported | $115,900 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 100% | Not Reported | $134,290 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 91% | Not Reported | $87,530 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 100% | $28,330 | $58,670 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 75% | Not Reported | $59,850 |
Salary Scores for SCU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 93% | $151,270 | $79,560 |
Most Recent Reviews
Santa Clara continues to amaze me. Its values, its rigor, its faculty, the Jesuit influence, the high tech Silicon Valley, the weather, the opportunity to explore and the care of the whole person (Cura Personalis) makes this a place you don't want to leave after four (fast) years.
Santa Clara University provides a quality education that prepares us for life after college. Students are challenged to do research, work, learn, be involved and help the nearby community. Also, going to school in the Silicon Valley opens many doors for possible internship opportunities, something that cannot be found in many places.