Marketing at Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 99 graduates a year
Santa Clara University graduates in marketing earn 51% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Santa Clara University Compares for Marketing
All 516 colleges reporting marketing 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 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $112,596 | $106,715 | #4 | $64,256 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $112,211 | $114,120 | #1 | $82,553 |
| 3 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $106,353 | $93,655 | #14 | $66,227 |
| 4 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $105,944 | $92,834 | #16 | $74,819 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $104,723 | $95,291 | #13 | $58,493 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $102,222 | $103,961 | #5 | $69,633 |
| 7 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $100,489 | $107,745 | #3 | $70,819 |
| 8 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $98,503 | $114,025 | #2 | $61,413 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $98,320 | $99,992 | #8 | $55,236 |
| 10 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $97,148 | $98,771 | #9 | $68,497 |
Other Majors at Santa Clara University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $163,765 | $103,804 | #9 of 189 |
| 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 |
| 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 marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,493 one year after graduating and $104,723 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santa Clara University rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Santa Clara University ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Santa Clara University worth it?
Its graduates earn 51% more than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,712.
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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.