by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at USC. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 27 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USC highly for social sciences, ranked #35 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 35 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 6 of 171 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 603 |
| Master’s | 221 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
This social sciences field at USC breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 363 |
| Political Science and Government | 152 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 142 |
| Geography and Cartography | 61 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| Social Sciences, General | 44 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 21 |
| Anthropology | 20 |
| Archeology | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 221 master’s degrees in social sciences.
USC is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
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, 43% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 76% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 167 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California awarded 29 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
USC ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
Among recent graduates, 41% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. About 48% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 6 professional certificate degrees in social sciences.
USC is not yet ranked for social sciences at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of social sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of social sciences professional certificate degree graduates at USC are 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 professional certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at USC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 603 |