Here is an overview of this program at USC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USC highly for urban studies, ranked #9 out of 40 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 9 of 40 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in California | 3 of 8 |
The following degree levels are granted in urban studies at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies.
USC is not currently ranked for urban studies at the bachelor’s level.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in urban studies from USC identified as men.
The largest share of urban studies bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 43% 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USC granted 7 bachelor’s completions in urban studies/affairs in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (43%).
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 Urban Studies | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Urban Studies | 1 |