Engineering at Santa Clara University
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Santa Clara University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Santa Clara University is located in Santa Clara, CA.
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Online Class Availability at Santa Clara University
Many students take online classes at Santa Clara University. Of 9,728 students, 500 (5%) studied exclusively online and 936 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Santa Clara University
Rankings can help you compare Santa Clara University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 681 |
| Best Value | California | #79 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #109 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #679 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 681 |
| Best Value | California | #79 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #109 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #679 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Santa Clara University
Students who complete Santa Clara University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $99,929 |
| 2 years | $99,220 |
| 3 years | $123,961 |
| 4 years | $147,247 |
| 5 years | $146,190 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Santa Clara University take home a median $147,247, compared with $110,779 for all Santa Clara University graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Santa Clara University is $21,852.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Santa Clara University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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