Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 88.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 88.5%
- Retention Rate
- 93.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $109,183
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,162
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 88.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $203/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $128,588 | $59,170 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $127,993 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $116,083 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Master | $104,192 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $103,449 | $24,833 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master | $88,639 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $86,424 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $86,424 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $80,391 | $19,995 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $79,473 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $75,204 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,576 | $19,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $70,456 | $14,490 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $69,740 | $18,625 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $69,338 |
Outcomes Overview
Santa Clara graduates enter the workforce with significant earning potential, with median salaries reaching $72,660 in the first year and climbing to $109,183 within a decade. The university's Silicon Valley location opens doors to lucrative tech careers at companies like Google, Apple, and Meta. With median debt of just $19,162, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of roughly 18%, well below the national average of 30%. Monthly loan payments of $203 represent only 3.4% of typical graduate income. The 94.3% employment rate reflects strong employer demand for Santa Clara alumni. Between the robust tech job market, reasonable debt levels, and strong alumni network in business and engineering, this represents a strong return on investment.