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. In addition, we cover how USC ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, USC came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 287 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 293 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1,066 students received their master’s degree in compsci from USC. This makes it the #1 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $137,284 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, compsci students borrow a median amount of $64,915 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at USC is $528 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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, 287 compsci majors earned their bachelor's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 110 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 71 |
| Other Races | 29 |
USC does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program 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 compsci program at USC make a median salary of $134,544. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all compsci graduates with a master's is $107,251.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of compsci master's degrees went to men and 29% went to 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 87 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 520 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 221 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 88 |
| Information Technology | 13 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 1 |
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