by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer software.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer software majors, USC came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 74 students received their master’s degree in computer software from USC. This makes it the #16 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
Computer Software majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $103,071 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,082 for all computer software bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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Of the 32 computer software students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USC, about 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USC does not offer an online option for its computer software bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USC Online Learning page.
Computer Software majors graduating with a master's degree from USC make a median salary of $134,800 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all computer software graduates with a master's is $97,389.
The computer software program at USC awarded 56 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 59% of these degrees went to men with the other 41% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 1,015 |
| Computer Information Systems | 221 |
| Information Technology | 13 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.