by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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Ranked at #6 in College Factual's most recent rankings, USC is in the top 1% of the country for business administration students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 832 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 1,035 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 712 students received their master’s degree in business administration from USC. This makes it the #21 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #58 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at USC is $71,668. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, business administration students borrow a median amount of $77,234 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at USC is $692 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USC was $2,244 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 205 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
| White | 322 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 92 |
| Other Races | 69 |
Online degrees for the USC business administration bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at USC make a median salary of $132,668. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 666 business administration majors earned their master's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 156 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 135 |
| White | 213 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 70 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 1,020 |
| Human Resource Management | 218 |
| Accounting | 160 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 156 |
| Hospitality Management | 83 |
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