by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in economics at USC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 15 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USC highly for economics, ranked #33 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 33 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in California | 6 of 114 |
Here is each degree level granted in economics at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 197 |
| Master’s | 153 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California handed out 153 master’s degrees in economics.
USC is in the top 10% of the country for economics at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
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, 41% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 92% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 140 |
| Other Races | 4 |
USC conferred 153 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (92%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 13 doctoral degrees in economics.
USC is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 5 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 85% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC granted 13 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (85%).
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 Economics | 197 |