by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in psychology at USC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 64 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USC among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #13 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 13 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 4 of 194 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 238 |
| Master’s | 122 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
The psychology area of study at USC covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 247 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 113 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 122 master’s degrees in psychology.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 64 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
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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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at USC are White. Roughly 39% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 12 doctoral degrees in psychology.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at USC were White. Roughly 42% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at USC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 238 |