Here 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 |