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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for engineering majors, SCU came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 7 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Santa Clara University handed out 194 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 223 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 199 students received their master’s degree in engineering from SCU. This makes it the #71 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #190 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SCU paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,587 | $58,587 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
| Books and Supplies | $939 | $939 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,984 | $18,984 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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Of the 194 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in engineering from SCU in 2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 19 |
SCU does not offer an online option for its engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SCU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 193 engineering majors earned their master's degree from SCU. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 104 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Santa Clara University.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 244 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 77 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 32 |
| Civil Engineering | 22 |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 |
| General Engineering | 4 |
| Engineering Physics | 2 |
| Robotics Engineering | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 133 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 41 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 29 |
| Engineering Technologies | 12 |
| Physical Sciences | 10 |
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