by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at USC. You can earn it 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 as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #2 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 2 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 2 of 92 |
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 49 |
This physical sciences field at USC covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 47 |
| Physics | 35 |
| Materials Sciences | 15 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 9 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 3 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 15 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
USC is not currently ranked for physical sciences 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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Among recent graduates, 80% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California handed out 49 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
USC is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 51% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at USC were 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 Physical Sciences | 46 |