Psychology at Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 115 graduates a year
Santa Clara University graduates in psychology earn 49% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Santa Clara University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,587 one year after graduating and $75,742 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santa Clara University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Santa Clara University ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Santa Clara University worth it?
Its graduates earn 49% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,000.
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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.