| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 21 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Environmental Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
As of 2026, Santa Clara University offers 103 degree programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs.
At the school, the Computer Engineering Master program has the most completers of 238 and the Finance Bachelor program has the second most completers of 226 students.
The Computer Engineering program has the highest salary ($131,051) after graduation and the Mechanical Engineering program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $94,288 average salary.
A total of 2,815 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at SCU. 1,587 students completed bachelor's programs and 959 completed master's programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at SCU. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Bachelor's | 54 | NOT OFFERED | 1,587 | 828 | 759 |
| Master's | 30 | NOT OFFERED | 959 | 458 | 501 |
| Doctor's | 14 | NOT OFFERED | 262 | 142 | 120 |
| Post-Graduate Certificate | 5 | NOT OFFERED | 7 | 6 | 1 |
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Santa Clara University. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Computer Engineering program has the highest salary ($131,051) after graduation and the Mechanical Engineering program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $94,288 average salary.
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Computer Engineering | $131,051 | $10,921 | $24,833 | $263 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,288 | $7,857 | $19,000 | $201 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $90,013 | $7,501 | $14,490 | $154 |
| Civil Engineering | $88,047 | $7,337 | - | - |
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,254 | $7,271 | $18,625 | $197 |
| Economics | $84,356 | $7,030 | $19,500 | $207 |
| Marketing | $68,656 | $5,721 | $19,712 | $209 |
| Communication | $59,569 | $4,964 | $17,832 | $189 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,866 | $4,489 | $20,500 | $217 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $51,719 | $4,310 | - | - |
| Biology, General | $49,841 | $4,153 | $19,500 | $207 |
| Psychology, General | $46,646 | $3,887 | $17,000 | $180 |
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $140,820 | $11,735 | $59,170 | $673 |
| Computer Engineering | $129,018 | $10,752 | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | $96,312 | $8,026 | - | - |
| Civil Engineering | $84,256 | $7,021 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $63,329 | $5,277 | $32,690 | $372 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $59,076 | $4,923 | $61,500 | $700 |
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Law | $93,193 | $7,766 | - | - |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Santa Clara University.
At the school, the Computer Engineering Master program has the most completers of 238 and the Finance Bachelor program has the second most completers of 226 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | 226 | 165 | 61 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 119 | 87 | 32 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 103 | 29 | 74 |
| Psychology | 102 | 35 | 67 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 101 | 22 | 79 |
| Computer Engineering | 89 | 67 | 22 |
| Economics | 86 | 61 | 25 |
| Information Technology | 85 | 43 | 42 |
| Political Science and Government | 68 | 29 | 39 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 67 | 53 | 14 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 238 | 157 | 81 |
| Counseling Psychology | 163 | 26 | 137 |
| Business Administration and Management | 154 | 87 | 67 |
| Management Science | 113 | 49 | 64 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 90 | 19 | 71 |
| Information Technology | 38 | 12 | 26 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 33 | 12 | 21 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 24 | 19 | 5 |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 16 | 14 | 2 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 21 | 6 | 15 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Computer Engineering | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 1 | - |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 1 | 1 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 1 | - |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 21 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Environmental Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Women's Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 103 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 85 | 38 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 8 | 21 | NOT OFFERED |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 90 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 27 | 8 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Civil Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 28 | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 89 | 238 | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 20 | 17 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Software Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechanical Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 67 | 16 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Engineering (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering/Industrial Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| French Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Italian Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Spanish Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Latin Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 200 | NOT OFFERED |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| International Law and Legal Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 20 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 59 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Biochemistry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Neuroscience | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 24 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Applied Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Computer Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 119 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Natural Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Religion/Religious Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Christian Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED | 4 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology/Theological Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 24 | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Divinity/Ministry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Physics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 102 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Counseling Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 163 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Applied Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Economics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 86 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 68 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Fine/Studio Arts | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Music | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 60 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 154 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 48 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business/Managerial Economics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 24 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Finance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 226 | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 40 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Management Information Systems | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Management Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 113 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 101 | 33 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 154 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 48 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business/Managerial Economics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 24 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Finance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 226 | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 40 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Management Information Systems | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Management Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 113 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 101 | 33 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| History | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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