by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in computer science at USC. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 11 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC highly for computer science, ranked #31 out of 644 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 31 of 644 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in California | 7 of 106 |
Here is each degree level offered in computer science at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 352 |
| Master’s | 1,119 |
| Doctoral | 62 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California handed out 1,119 master’s degrees in computer science.
USC is in the top 5% of the country for computer science at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed 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, 72% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of computer science master’s degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 81% 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 120 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 905 |
| Other Races | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 62 doctoral degrees in computer science.
USC ranks competitively among schools offering computer science at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 76% of computer science doctoral degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of computer science doctoral degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 66% 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 doctoral in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 Computer Science | 352 |