by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how USC ranks in comparison to other schools with urban studies programs.
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USC is in the top 10% of the country for urban studies. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 38 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 77 students received their master’s degree in urban studies from USC. This makes it the #1 most popular school for urban studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in urban studies in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in urban studies from USC in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the USC urban studies 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 students graduated with a master's degree in urban studies from USC. About 59% were men and 41% 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 377 |
| International Relations & National Security | 191 |
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Geography & Cartography | 87 |
| Sociology | 61 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.