by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC as a strong choice for public policy, coming in at #36 out of 92 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 36 of 92 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in California | 7 of 12 |
Here is each degree level granted in public policy at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 82 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Professional Certificate | 59 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for public policy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 4 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
Public Policy students who finish a bachelor’s at USC report a median salary of $83,770 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
To complete a bachelor’s at USC, public policy graduates take on a median debt of $18,000 in student loans. This is above $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, 40% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are Asian. About 29% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
USC awarded 45 bachelor’s completions in public policy analysis, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (29%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at USC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Policy | 82 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Policy | 5 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Public Policy | 59 |
