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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for engineering 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 #4 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 455 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 519 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1,178 students received their master’s degree in engineering from USC. This makes it the #3 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 109 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #28 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 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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Of the 455 engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USC, about 60% were men and 40% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 58 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Online degrees for the USC engineering 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.
Of the 900 engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from USC, about 70% were men and 30% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 183 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 502 |
| Other Races | 40 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Southern California.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 305 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 237 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 170 |
| Other Engineering | 152 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 112 |
| Computer Engineering | 92 |
| Industrial Engineering | 83 |
| Civil Engineering | 79 |
| Chemical Engineering | 58 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 48 |
| Systems Engineering | 46 |
| Environmental Engineering | 40 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 21 |
| Materials Engineering | 18 |
| Operations Research | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 489 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 349 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 322 |
| Physical Sciences | 108 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 88 |
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