by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 13 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 applied mathematics, coming in at #32 out of 139 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools | 32 of 139 |
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools in California | 4 of 18 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in applied mathematics at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 153 |
| Master’s | 140 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 153 bachelor’s degrees in applied mathematics.
USC is a solid choice among schools offering applied mathematics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Applied Mathematics students who finish a bachelor’s at USC earn a median of $72,484 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USC, applied mathematics graduates take on a median debt of $12,251 in student loans. This is below $15,729, the typical 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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Among recent graduates, 66% of applied mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of applied mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 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 applied mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 73 |
| Other Races | 5 |
USC granted 103 bachelor’s completions in computational and applied mathematics in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (49%).
USC conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in financial mathematics in the latest year of data — 22% to women and 78% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (46%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Applied Mathematics | 140 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Applied Mathematics | 8 |
