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. At its best it places at #1 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC among the top schools in the country for journalism, placing at #2 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 2 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in California | 1 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in journalism at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 52 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at USC report a median salary of $60,189 a year. This is lower than $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USC, journalism students accumulate a median of $16,250 in student loans. This is higher than $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 41% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are White. Approximately 48% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
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 Journalism | 52 |
