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 stacks up against peers offering public administration.
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Public Administration students who finish a bachelor’s at USC report a median salary of $92,079 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
Read more about USC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of public administration master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of public administration master’s degree graduates at USC are Hispanic or Latino. About 26% 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 public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Here are the demographics of the public administration majors at University of Southern California.
This public administration program at USC offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies | 4 |
USC granted 4 degrees in transportation and infrastructure planning/studies in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).