Money Makers A Santa Clara degree pays off. Lauren Loftus 07 Apr 2021 Turns out a Santa Clara education is not just good for the Earth—Broncos are taught to make the world a more just, sustainable place—it’s also good for the pocketbook. Santa Clara University ranks ninth out of 100 U.S. colleges whose graduates earn the most money, according to the data-tracker news website Stacker. Early career salaries for recent SCU grads average $71,100, per 2020 data from PayScale. Compare that with the national average starting salary of about $50,000, says a recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
How the sounds of the South Bay helped define a generation. After all, the kids always know. Valerie Braylovskiy ’25, 25 Jun 2025 share 11 min read
A former Santa Clara cross-country standout gives the iconic Bay to Breakers a fresh look The new designs, created by Zach Litoff ’22, capture the race’s energy and spirit, and are splashed across race shirts, banners, and promotional materials Miky Ching ’25, 17 Jun 2025 share 3 min read
The Man Behind the Hat Jeff Chu ’07 helps college athletes navigate the complex world of NIL and boost their resumes through his company LACES, which just got major facetime atop Steph Curry’s head. Lauren Loftus, 23 May 2025 share 3 min read
Expectations vs. Reality Lindsey Allen ’16 on learning to balance expectations after graduating SCM Staff, 09 May 2025 share < 1 min read