Computer Engineering at Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 83 graduates a year
Santa Clara University graduates in computer engineering earn 50% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Santa Clara University Compares for Computer Engineering
All 189 colleges reporting computer engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $228,705 | $208,107 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $214,274 | $188,065 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $194,365 | $184,995 | #4 | $102,083 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $174,522 | $187,287 | #3 | $111,145 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $169,570 | $155,968 | #7 | $141,588 |
| 6 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $169,570 | $155,968 | #8 | $141,588 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $169,570 | $155,968 | #9 | $141,588 |
| 8 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $166,369 | $151,385 | #10 | — |
| 9 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $163,765 | $149,015 | #12 | $103,804 |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $159,855 | $157,056 | #6 | $103,123 |
| 11 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $156,885 | $159,553 | #5 | $90,171 |
| 12 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $152,422 | $133,768 | #18 | $95,847 |
Other Computer Engineering Credentials at Santa Clara University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $154,044 | $231,929 | — |
Other Majors at Santa Clara University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | $153,926 | $93,042 | #1 of 166 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | $147,013 | $91,851 | #2 of 5 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $130,087 | $78,417 | #3 of 796 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $122,111 | $81,865 | #3 of 318 |
| Economics | $121,307 | $76,606 | #31 of 368 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $118,737 | $79,929 | #20 of 452 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $114,426 | $73,710 | #6 of 118 |
| Civil Engineering | $105,594 | $84,883 | #5 of 233 |
| Marketing | $104,723 | $58,493 | #5 of 516 |
| Political Science and Government | $93,518 | $57,111 | #13 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $84,206 | $51,720 | #4 of 660 |
| Psychology | $75,742 | $38,587 | #7 of 1027 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $75,430 | — | #53 of 187 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $72,889 | $42,576 | #12 of 265 |
| Sociology | — | $53,612 | — |
| Public Health | — | $47,274 | — |
| Biology | — | $36,270 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Santa Clara University computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $103,804 one year after graduating and $163,765 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santa Clara University rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, Santa Clara University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at Santa Clara University worth it?
Its graduates earn 50% more than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,833.
← All data for Santa Clara University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.