by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in legal professions at USC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USC among the top schools in the country for legal professions, coming in at #55 out of 478 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Schools | 55 of 478 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in California | 8 of 63 |
The following degree levels are granted in legal professions at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 416 |
| Professional Certificate | 410 |
The legal professions area of study at USC covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 627 |
| Law | 220 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 203 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 416 master’s degrees in legal professions.
USC ranks competitively among schools offering legal professions at the master’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 13 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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Among recent graduates, 39% of legal professions master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of legal professions master’s degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 61% 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 legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 254 |
| Other Races | 115 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California handed out 410 professional certificate degrees in legal professions.
USC is not currently ranked for legal professions at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of legal professions professional certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions professional certificate degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 47% 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 legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 192 |
| Other Races | 100 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at USC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Legal Professions | 4 |