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. It ranks as high as #2 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC among the top schools in the country for general social sciences, coming in at #11 out of 158 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 11 of 158 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in California | 3 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general social sciences at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for general social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
General Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,240 a year. This is lower than $101,273, the 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, 58% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were White. 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USC granted 33 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences, general in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (27%).
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 General Social Sciences | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Social Sciences | 7 |