Is University of Southern California worth it?
University of Southern California is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Los Angeles, California (large city). It awarded 18,280 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in management science, computer science and social work.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$63,275
Median earnings 4 years after
$95,739
Median earnings 10 years after
$92,498
Average net price
$32,740
Completion rate
92%
Completions (2024)
18,280
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
20,443
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $61,298 | $73,829 | 2,023 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $132,668 | $181,250 | 602 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $71,668 | $109,128 | 596 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $57,494 | $69,534 | 446 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $127,213 | $138,552 | 293 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $105,319 | $163,791 | 288 |
| Law | First professional | $183,063 | $203,028 | 265 |
| Medicine | First professional | $75,814 | $105,882 | 246 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $79,163 | $93,753 | 238 |
| Dentistry | First professional | $79,887 | $123,341 | 226 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $94,625 | $116,471 | 218 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $96,331 | $132,258 | 217 |
| Public Health | Master's | $58,611 | $95,642 | 213 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's | $68,587 | $91,873 | 212 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $34,187 | $58,623 | 194 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Management Science | Bachelor's | 1,346 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 1,119 |
| Management Science | Master's | 777 |
| Social Work | Master's | 507 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 352 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's | 342 |
| Informatics | Master's | 329 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral research | 316 |
| Human Biology | Bachelor's | 278 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | Master's | 237 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Southern California. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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