by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 53 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USC highly for sociology, placing at #21 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 21 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in California | 5 of 153 |
The following degree levels are available for sociology at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
USC ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 53 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 5 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at USC report a median salary of $57,043 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USC, sociology students accumulate a median of $10,324 in student loans. This is lower 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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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are Hispanic or Latino. About 30% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
