by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics at USC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USC highly for physics, coming in at #2 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 2 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 1 of 81 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physics at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 5 master’s degrees in physics.
USC is not currently ranked for physics 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 physics master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 8 doctoral degrees in physics.
USC is not yet ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at USC were White. 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at USC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 22 |