by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in general social sciences.
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USC is in the top 15% of the country for general social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 83 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
General Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,240 a year. This is lower than $101,273, the 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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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were White. Approximately 27% 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences master’s degree graduates at USC are Asian. About 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 master’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences doctoral degree graduates at USC are White. Roughly 43% 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general social sciences majors at University of Southern California.
The general social sciences program at USC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 33 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 11 |
USC awarded 33 degrees in social sciences, general recently — 42% to women and 58% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (27%).
USC granted 11 degrees in research methodology and quantitative methods in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (36%).