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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Private Nonprofit · Elite
University of Southern California is a private nonprofit institution in Los Angeles, CA. With a 10% admission rate and 1,550 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 20,817 students, offers 55 programs with earnings data, and has a 92% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
10%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,550
Enrollment
20,817
Completion Rate
92%
Cost of Attendance
$84,678
In-State Tuition
$68,237
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,237
Programs
55
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 55 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($85K)
Showing 55 of 55 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $137,284 | $180,906 | $84,678 | 1.6x | |
| 2 | Computer Software and Media ApplicationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $103,071 | $165,219 | $84,678 | 1.2x | |
| 3 | Real EstateBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $98,763 | $145,650 | $84,678 | 1.2x | |
| 4 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $89,684 | $123,215 | $84,678 | 1.1x | |
| 5 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $87,807 | $137,590 | $84,678 | 1.0x | |
| 6 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $85,262 | $116,779 | $84,678 | 1.0x | |
| 7 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $83,356 | $107,591 | $84,678 | 1.0x | |
| 8 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,508 | $112,503 | $84,678 | 1.0x | |
| 9 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,980 | $113,915 | $84,678 | 0.9x | |
| 10 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,903 | $107,531 | $84,678 | 0.9x | |
| 11 | Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,234 | — | $84,678 | 0.9x | |
| 12 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,668 | $104,833 | $84,678 | 0.8x | |
| 13 | Applied MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,622 | $94,658 | $84,678 | 0.8x | |
| 14 | Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,479 | $81,034 | $84,678 | 0.8x | |
| 15 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,234 | $106,401 | $84,678 | 0.8x | |
| 16 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,846 | $79,947 | $84,678 | 0.8x | |
| 17 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,060 | $98,555 | $84,678 | 0.7x | |
| 18 | Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,403 | — | $84,678 | 0.6x | |
| 19 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,262 | $87,675 | $84,678 | 0.6x | |
| 20 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,161 | $61,391 | $84,678 | 0.6x | |
| 21 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,041 | $70,555 | $84,678 | 0.6x | |
| 22 | Real Estate DevelopmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,353 | — | $84,678 | 0.6x | |
| 23 | Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,874 | — | $84,678 | 0.6x | |
| 24 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,651 | $77,431 | $84,678 | 0.6x | |
| 25 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,651 | $73,113 | $84,678 | 0.5x |
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