City Rankings
Best Colleges in Santa Clara, California
Top colleges in Santa Clara ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $82,518
Top Colleges in Santa Clara
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clara University #54 national | $109,183 |
| 2 | Mission College #576 national | $50,936 |
| 3 | Golden Gate University-Silicon Valley | $87,434 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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