by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how USC compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USC, physics students borrow a median amount of $7,500 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, 77% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were White. Approximately 41% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at USC were White. Approximately 50% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Southern California.