All SCU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Engineering · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $93,042 | $153,926 | $19,995 |
| Accounting | $78,417 | $130,087 | $19,250 |
| Economics | $76,606 | $121,307 | $19,500 |
| Finance | $79,929 | $118,737 | $16,201 |
| Marketing | $58,493 | $104,723 | $19,712 |
| Human Resources | — | $75,430 | — |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $42,576 | $72,889 | $23,250 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | $36,270 | — | $19,941 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | $20,000 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $103,804 | $163,765 | $24,666 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $81,865 | $122,111 | $19,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $73,710 | $114,426 | $21,390 |
| Civil Engineering | $84,883 | $105,594 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Computer Science | $91,851 | $147,013 | $21,500 |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $51,720 | $84,206 | $18,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $47,274 | — | $24,500 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former SCU students earn a median $109,183 ten years after starting college, more than 96% of California colleges we cover. 88% graduate within six years.
SCU majors questions
How many majors does SCU offer?
Santa Clara University offers 45 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at SCU?
Computer Engineering graduates from Santa Clara University earn a median $163,765 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,666.
Which SCU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Environmental Science / Conservation graduates earn the least: a median $72,889 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Santa Clara University overview