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University of Southern California

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The University of Southern California's campus is located in the heart of Los Angeles, offering a blend of urban energy and traditional college atmosphere. Students benefit from the university's proximity to cultural institutions, entertainment venues, and diverse industries. Known for its strong school spirit, USC fosters a vibrant student culture with a focus on both academic excellence and athletic achievement. The university's location provides unique opportunities for internships, research, and engagement with the city's dynamic environment.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$54,432/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

45/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$68,237/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 22% of students receive Pell Grants and 25% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$15,470	$61,880	8.8x
$30K – $48K	$13,692	$54,768	9.9x
$48K – $75K	$18,993	$75,972	7.2x
$75K – $110K	$29,865	$119,460	4.6x
$110K+	$56,347	$225,388	2.4x
Sticker price (no aid)	$68,237	$272,948	2.0x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Southern California

43 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	79	$137,284/yr	Very High	5.6x
Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools	77	$103,071/yr	Very High	5.1x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	73	$73,903/yr	Very High	2.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools	69	$71,668/yr	High	2.8x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	65	$87,807/yr	High	4.0x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	65	$85,262/yr	High	3.3x
Real Estate Compare across schools	64	$98,763/yr	High	4.3x
Electrical Compare across schools	64	$89,684/yr	Very High	3.5x
Economics Compare across schools	64	$57,060/yr	Very High	2.6x
Aerospace Compare across schools	63	$78,980/yr	High	3.2x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	62	$83,356/yr	Very High	2.9x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	59	$80,508/yr	High	3.1x
Applied Mathematics Compare across schools	59	$71,622/yr	Very High	2.5x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	58	$68,234/yr	High	2.9x
Dental Support Services Compare across schools	51	$69,479/yr	Moderate	2.0x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	51	$64,846/yr	High	1.9x
International Relations Compare across schools	50	$52,262/yr	High	2.2x
Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools	48	$73,234/yr	High	1.7x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	47	$50,041/yr	High	1.6x
Real Estate Development Compare across schools	44	$49,353/yr	High	0.8x
Public Policy Analysis Compare across schools	42	$52,403/yr	High	0.9x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	42	$38,063/yr	Very High	1.9x
Public Health Compare across schools	42	$36,300/yr	High	2.0x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	41	$47,651/yr	High	1.8x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	38	$50,161/yr	Moderate	1.2x
Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare across schools	38	$47,874/yr	High	0.8x
History Compare across schools	38	$36,876/yr	High	1.6x
Philosophy Compare across schools	37	$38,380/yr	Very High	2.5x
Journalism Compare across schools	36	$44,651/yr	Very High	1.7x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	33	$38,063/yr	High	1.9x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	33	$34,468/yr	High	2.3x
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools	33	$33,789/yr	High	1.2x
Sociology Compare across schools	31	$35,580/yr	High	1.5x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	31	$34,139/yr	High	1.5x
Cognitive Science Compare across schools	29	$34,295/yr	Moderate	0.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	25	$20,210/yr	High	1.8x
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Compare across schools	24	$26,975/yr	High	0.6x
Dance Compare across schools	22	$25,653/yr	Low	-0.1x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	21	$34,187/yr	High	1.0x
Human Biology Compare across schools	21	$23,405/yr	High	2.0x
Music Compare across schools	18	$12,947/yr	High	-0.1x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	17	$26,636/yr	Very High	1.4x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	14	$21,473/yr	Moderate	0.1x

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