Recognition highlights strong career achievements, high graduate income and long-term financial value
Santa Clara, California, March 17, 2025 – US News & World Report has named Santa Clara University in one of the top 22.University with the highest return on investment (ROI)The US has reaffirmed its reputation as one of the best investments in higher education. This perception highlights Santa Clara’s ability to provide students with a education that leads to strong career outcomes and long-term financial success.
Santa Clara appears on a list tied to Yale. Stanford and SCU are the only two Bay Area universities that are included in this year’s rankings. Additionally, SCU is one of the two Jesuit universities on the list, Georgetown.
The ranking highlights institutions that provide exceptional value by assessing factors such as graduate salaries, net costs after financial assistance, and student debt. US News ranked the schools with the highest net present value of 40 years, a metric that compares university costs to students’ future revenue potential. The rankings were based on data from the Georgetown University Education Center and Workforce and assessed the return on investment for 4,600 universities.
Santa Clara’s perceptions by US news follow previous rankings Payscale, This consistently highlights SCU among top universities regarding early and mid-term salaries for graduates. These rankings further show that Santa Clara’s degree is not only an investment in knowledge and experience, but also a path to great financial and professional success.
The “include in universities with high return on investment” list is a testament to the incredible value of Santa Clara education,” said the president of Santa Clara University. Julie Sullivan. “The combination of academic excellence, strong industry connections and commitment to ethical leadership prepares students to thrive their careers and make meaningful contributions to society.”
Santa Clara University is consistently ranked among the top universities in the country, particularly in areas such as technology, business and engineering. Over the past year, SCU was ranked 38th in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse.2025 Best Colleges in the United States” Ranking. The university’s main location in the heart of Silicon Valley offers students unparalleled access to internships, mentorship opportunities and innovative career paths.
About Santa Clara University
Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the world’s most innovative and entrepreneurial region. The university’s incredibly well-maintained 106-acre campus features the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asis. Ranked in the top 15% of national universities in US News & World Report, SCU is one of the nation’s highest four-year graduation rates, rated by wage calculations at the top 1% of universities with top alumni. The SCU produced elite-level Fulbright scholars and four Rhodes scholars. With undergraduate programs in arts and science, business, engineering and six fields, the curriculum blends high-tech innovation with a social consciousness based on Jesuit traditions and Catholic education. scu.edu
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