Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in mathematics.
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USC holds a strong position among schools offering mathematics. Specifically, it ranked #85 out of 355 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 8 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in California | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| Best Value Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 36 |
| Best Value Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 46 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Mathematics Schools | 85 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 85 |
| Best Value Mathematics Schools in California | 125 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics.
To complete a bachelor’s at USC, mathematics students borrow a median amount of $2,750 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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In the most recent graduating class, 84% of mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. About 37% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in mathematics from USC were men.
The largest share of mathematics master’s degree graduates at USC were White. Roughly 60% 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 master’s in mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of mathematics doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics doctoral degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 71% 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 doctoral in mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the mathematics majors at University of Southern California.