by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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SCU is in the top 5% of the country for engineering. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 6 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California | 6 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 6 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 20 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Santa Clara University conferred 200 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SCU report a median salary of $147,247 a year. This is higher than $110,779, the median for all majors at SCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SCU, engineering students accumulate a median of $21,852 in student loans. This is above $20,351, the typical median for all majors at SCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,224 | $60,639 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
Find out more about SCU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 77% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at SCU were Asian. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 66 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 19 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at SCU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 26 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 271 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at SCU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the engineering majors at Santa Clara University.
This engineering program at SCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 409 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 55 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 25 |
| Civil Engineering | 24 |
| Electrical Engineering | 14 |
| General Engineering | 6 |
| Engineering Physics | 3 |
| Robotics Engineering | 2 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 1 |