by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USC as a strong choice for history, ranked #22 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 22 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in California | 2 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level available for history at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
The history area of study at USC covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 99 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 85 bachelor’s degrees in history.
USC is in the top 10% of the country for history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USC report a median salary of $59,624 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USC, history students accumulate a median of $12,638 in student loans. This is below $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Graduate study is also available at USC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 6 |
