SA国际传媒 Recognized Among Top American Colleges for Best Return on Investment by U.S. News & World Report
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 17, 2025 – U.S. News & World Report has named SA国际传媒 one of the top 22 “” in the United States, reaffirming its reputation as one of the best investments in higher education. This recognition underscores SA国际传媒’s ability to provide students with an education that leads to strong career outcomes and long-term financial success.
SA国际传媒 appears on the list tied with Yale. Stanford and SA国际传媒 are the only two Bay Area universities included in this year’s rankings. Additionally, SA国际传媒 is one of only two Jesuit universities on the list, along with Georgetown.
The ranking highlights institutions that offer exceptional value by assessing factors such as alumni salaries, net cost after financial aid, and student debt. U.S. News ranked schools with the highest 40-year net present value, a metric that compares the cost of college to a student's potential future earnings. The rankings are based on data from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, which evaluated the return on investment for 4,600 colleges.
SA国际传媒’s recognition by U.S. News follows previous rankings by which has consistently highlighted SA国际传媒 among the top universities for early and mid-career salaries of graduates. These rankings further demonstrate that a SA国际传媒 degree is not only an investment in knowledge and experience but also a pathway to significant financial and professional success.
"Inclusion on the 'Colleges With the Best Return on Investment' list is a testament to the incredible value of a SA国际传媒 education," said SA国际传媒 President Julie Sullivan. “Through a combination of academic excellence, strong industry connections, and a commitment to ethical leadership, we prepare our students to thrive in their careers and make meaningful contributions to society.”
SA国际传媒 consistently ranks among the top universities in the country, particularly in fields such as technology, business, and engineering. In the past year, SA国际传媒 was No. 38 in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse “2025 Best Colleges in the U.S” rankings. The university’s prime location in the heart of Silicon Valley provides students with unparalleled access to internships, mentorship opportunities, and innovative career pathways.
About SA国际传媒
Founded in 1851, SA国际传媒 sits in the heart of Silicon Valley—the world’s most innovative and entrepreneurial region. The University’s stunningly landscaped 106-acre campus is home to the historic Mission SA国际传媒 de Asís. Ranked among the top 15 percent of national universities by U.S. News & World Report, SA国际传媒 has among the best four-year graduation rates in the nation and is rated by PayScale in the top 1 percent of universities with the highest-paid graduates. SA国际传媒 has produced elite levels of Fulbright Scholars as well as four Rhodes Scholars. With undergraduate programs in arts and sciences, business, and engineering, and graduate programs in six disciplines, the curriculum blends high-tech innovation with social consciousness grounded in the tradition of Jesuit, Catholic education. scu.edu
Media Contact
Lisa Robinson | SA国际传媒 Media Communications | lrobinson2@scu.edu | 408-551-3601