by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in design & applied arts at USC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC highly for design & applied arts, coming in at #6 out of 637 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 6 of 637 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in California | 3 of 85 |
The following degree levels are available for design & applied arts at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 32 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 32 master’s degrees in design & applied arts.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
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, 47% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 38% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC awarded 19 master’s completions in game and interactive media design in the most recent reporting year — 32% to women and 68% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
USC conferred 13 master’s degrees in design and visual communications, general recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (69%).
Undergraduate study is also available at USC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 78 |