by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, USC came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 19 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from USC. This makes it the #96 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at USC is $36,876. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,217 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, history students borrow a median amount of $69,196 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at USC is $571 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
USC does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USC Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in History from USC in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Southern California.
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