by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in urban studies at USC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USC highly for urban studies, ranked #11 out of 43 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 11 of 43 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in California | 4 of 9 |
The following degree levels are granted in urban studies at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California handed out 13 master’s degrees in urban studies.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for urban studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
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, 54% of urban studies master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of urban studies master’s degree graduates at USC are Black or African American. Roughly 31% 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USC granted 13 master’s completions in urban studies/affairs in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (31%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 1 doctoral degree in urban studies.
USC is not currently ranked for urban studies at the doctoral level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in urban studies from USC identified as men.
The largest share of urban studies doctoral degree graduates at USC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC awarded 1 doctoral completion in urban studies/affairs in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at USC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Urban Studies | 7 |