by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in architecture/urban planning at USC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 10 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 architecture/urban planning, placing at #58 out of 224 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Architecture & Related Services Schools | 58 of 224 |
| Best Architecture & Related Services Schools in California | 11 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in architecture/urban planning at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 183 |
| Master’s | 173 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 37 |
This architecture/urban planning field at USC includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Development | 161 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 142 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 62 |
| Landscape Architecture | 15 |
| Environmental Design | 8 |
| Architecture | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 173 master’s degrees in architecture/urban planning.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for architecture/urban planning at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
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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Among recent graduates, 44% of architecture/urban planning master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of architecture/urban planning master’s degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 42% 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 architecture/urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 72 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 3 doctoral degrees in architecture/urban planning.
USC is not yet ranked for architecture/urban planning at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of architecture/urban planning doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of architecture/urban planning doctoral degree graduates at USC were Hispanic or Latino. About 67% 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 architecture/urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 37 professional certificate degrees in architecture/urban planning.
USC is not yet ranked for architecture/urban planning at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of architecture/urban planning professional certificate degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of architecture/urban planning professional certificate degree graduates at USC are White. About 32% 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 professional certificate in architecture/urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| 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 Architecture/Urban Planning | 183 |