by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in area studies at USC. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC as a strong choice for area studies, coming in at #14 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 14 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in California | 3 of 13 |
The following degree levels are granted in area studies at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California awarded 9 master’s degrees in area studies.
USC has not been ranked for area studies at the master’s level.
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, 44% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at USC are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 56% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USC conferred 5 master’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (60%).
USC awarded 4 master’s completions in east asian studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California handed out 2 doctoral degrees in area studies.
USC is not currently ranked for area studies at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from USC identified as women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at USC were Asian. Approximately 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 doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC awarded 2 doctoral degrees in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 1 professional certificate degree in area studies.
USC is not currently ranked for area studies at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in area studies from USC were women.
The largest share of area studies professional certificate degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC granted 1 professional certificate completion in latin american studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at USC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 15 |