by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, USC came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in design from USC. This makes it the #22 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at USC is $64,846. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,606 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from USC. About 38% were men and 62% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the USC design 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, 29 design majors earned their master's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 317 |
| Music | 228 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 175 |
| Arts & Media Management | 114 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 90 |
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