Is Santa Clara University worth it?
Santa Clara University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Santa Clara, California (midsize city). It awarded 2,521 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer engineering, law and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$72,660
Median earnings 4 years after
$108,517
Median earnings 10 years after
$109,183
Average net price
$50,062
Completion rate
88%
Completions (2024)
2,521
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
6,552
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $79,949 | $148,599 | 270 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $140,238 | $195,995 | 128 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $68,067 | $79,448 | 115 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $65,541 | $77,194 | 114 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $79,929 | $118,737 | 91 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $78,417 | $130,087 | 67 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $51,720 | $84,206 | 62 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $38,587 | $75,742 | 62 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $58,493 | $104,723 | 61 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $76,606 | $121,307 | 60 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $103,804 | $163,765 | 45 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | Bachelor's | $91,851 | $147,013 | 39 |
| Computer Engineering | Master's | $154,044 | $231,929 | 38 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $81,865 | $122,111 | 38 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,270 | N/A | 37 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering, General | Master's | 282 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 203 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 180 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 173 |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's | 117 |
| Management Science | Master's | 110 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 104 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 98 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | Bachelor's | 90 |
| Computer Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 80 |
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Sources: federal figures for Santa Clara University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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