by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in chemistry at USC. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 11 schools (Doctoral 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 chemistry, ranked #2 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 2 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in California | 2 of 52 |
The following degree levels are available for chemistry at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 27 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 2 master’s degrees in chemistry.
USC has not been ranked for chemistry at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $80,184 | $80,184 |
| Fees | $1,756 | $1,756 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at USC are Asian. Roughly 50% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 27 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
USC is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 52% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 44% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USC conferred 1 doctoral completion in chemical physics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at USC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 18 |