by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USC highly for social sciences, ranked #34 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 34 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 5 of 171 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 603 |
| Master’s | 221 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
This social sciences field at USC breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 363 |
| Political Science and Government | 152 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 142 |
| Geography and Cartography | 61 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| Social Sciences, General | 44 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 21 |
| Anthropology | 20 |
| Archeology | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California awarded 603 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
USC is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at USC report a median salary of $70,016 a year. This is lower than $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USC, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $12,740 in student loans. This is lower than $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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Among recent graduates, 49% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are White. Roughly 31% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 126 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 111 |
| White | 184 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 106 |
| Other Races | 34 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at USC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 221 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 29 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
