by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 46 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC highly for computer science, ranked #31 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 31 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in California | 7 of 105 |
Here is each degree level offered in computer science at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 352 |
| Master’s | 1,119 |
| Doctoral | 62 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 352 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
USC is in the top 10% of the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 46 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USC earn a median of $174,800 a year. This is above $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USC, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $20,178 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 66% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are Asian. Roughly 45% 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 159 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 77 |
| Other Races | 24 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at USC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 1,119 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 62 |
