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 #5 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USC as a strong choice for ethnic, culture & gender studies, coming in at #27 out of 156 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools | 27 of 156 |
| Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools in California | 4 of 42 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in ethnic, culture & gender studies at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
This ethnic, culture & gender studies field at USC covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 27 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic, culture & gender studies.
USC holds a strong position among schools offering ethnic, culture & gender studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from USC report a median salary of $62,809 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
To complete a bachelor’s at USC, ethnic, culture & gender studies graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 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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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of ethnic, culture & gender studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic, culture & gender studies bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 31% 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 ethnic, culture & gender studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
