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 #3 out of 10 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 area studies, coming in at #15 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 15 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in California | 3 of 13 |
The following degree levels are granted in area studies at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
USC holds a strong position among schools offering area studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 3 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at USC report a median salary of $62,809 a year. This is below $101,273, the 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, 53% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were Asian. Approximately 27% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USC conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in east asian studies recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (38%).
USC conferred 4 bachelor’s completions in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
USC granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at USC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Area Studies | 2 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Area Studies | 1 |