by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general social sciences at USC. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC among the top schools in the country for general social sciences, coming in at #13 out of 164 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 13 of 164 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in California | 3 of 47 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general social sciences at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California handed out 4 master’s degrees in general social sciences.
USC has not been ranked for general social sciences at the master’s level.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences master’s degree graduates at USC are Asian. About 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC granted 4 master’s degrees in research methodology and quantitative methods in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 7 doctoral degrees in general social sciences.
USC is not yet ranked for general social sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences doctoral degree graduates at USC are White. Roughly 43% 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC awarded 7 doctoral completions in research methodology and quantitative methods in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at USC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Social Sciences | 33 |