Society and pop culture would have us believe the wealthiest college graduates went to Ivy League schools. But recent data suggests success—and all its (money) markers—can spring from other places.
Santa Clara University is one such place. We ranked No. 8 among 100 colleges whose graduates go on to earn the most, according to the website Stacker which compiled the list using 2021 data from compensation software company Payscale.
Schools were ranked by graduates’ mid-career earnings, meaning median salaries for alumni with 10 years of experience.
Typically, Santa Clara University graduates find employment within just six months of graduation and top employers for graduates include several big names like Cisco, Amazon, Oracle, and Google. Many also bring home top-dollar salaries with early career pay landing around $75,800 and mid-career pay at $154,700.
One major program that helps new grads and alumni find success is Bronco Exchange, an exclusive networking platform that connects job seekers with mentorship opportunities and career guidance. Santa Clara also provides various resources for job counseling and job hunting via their Job Portal and Career Center. The Alumni Association and Career Center also provides career webinars to fulfill any other career needs from skill-building sessions to professional networking.