by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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USC is in the top 10% of the country for public policy. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 99 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 108 students received their master’s degree in public policy from USC. This makes it the #5 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in public policy in 2021, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's public policy program at USC make a median salary of $52,304. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,341.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, public policy students borrow a median amount of $18,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public policy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of Southern California.
Of the 33 public policy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from USC, about 42% were men and 58% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 108 public policy majors earned their master's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 164 |
| Other Public Administration | 22 |
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