by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 29 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 mechanical engineering, ranked #9 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 9 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in California | 3 of 29 |
The following degree levels are offered in mechanical engineering at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
| Master’s | 82 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California awarded 93 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
USC is in the top 15% of the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USC earn a median of $104,139 a year. This is above $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USC, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $17,500 in student loans. This is above $15,729, the typical 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 63% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were White. About 40% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 82 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 15 |
