by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in journalism at USC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’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 journalism, placing at #2 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 2 of 206 |
| Best Journalism Schools in California | 1 of 30 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in journalism at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 52 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 52 master’s degrees in journalism.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $80,184 | $80,184 |
| Fees | $1,756 | $1,756 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of journalism master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of journalism master’s degree graduates at USC were White. Approximately 33% 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 master’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at USC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Journalism | 88 |