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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA · Private Nonprofit · General
Santa Clara University is a private nonprofit institution in Santa Clara, CA. With a 44% admission rate and 1,500 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 6,235 students, offers 21 programs with earnings data, and has a 88% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
44%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,500
Enrollment
6,235
Completion Rate
88%
Cost of Attendance
$77,768
In-State Tuition
$59,241
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,241
Programs
21
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 21 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($78K)
Showing 21 of 21 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $103,804 | $191,635 | $77,768 | 1.3x | |
| 2 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $93,042 | — | $77,768 | 1.2x | |
| 3 | Mathematics and Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $91,851 | — | $77,768 | 1.2x | |
| 4 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $84,883 | $111,831 | $77,768 | 1.1x | |
| 5 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,865 | $118,350 | $77,768 | 1.1x | |
| 6 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,929 | $127,056 | $77,768 | 1.0x | |
| 7 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,417 | $123,065 | $77,768 | 1.0x | |
| 8 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,606 | $128,642 | $77,768 | 1.0x | |
| 9 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,710 | $118,457 | $77,768 | 0.9x | |
| 10 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,493 | $100,123 | $77,768 | 0.8x | |
| 11 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,111 | $73,668 | $77,768 | 0.7x | |
| 12 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,612 | $77,833 | $77,768 | 0.7x | |
| 13 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,720 | $74,671 | $77,768 | 0.7x | |
| 14 | Public HealthBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,274 | $65,015 | $77,768 | 0.6x | |
| 15 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,576 | $74,814 | $77,768 | 0.5x | |
| 16 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,587 | $77,958 | $77,768 | 0.5x | |
| 17 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,270 | $70,331 | $77,768 | 0.5x | |
| 18 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $139,616 | $77,768 | — | |
| 19 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $82,650 | $77,768 | — | |
| 20 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $91,342 | $77,768 | — | |
| 21 | Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $43,499 | $77,768 | — |