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, and more. In addition, we cover how USC ranks in comparison to other schools with operations research programs.
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The bachelor's program at USC was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for operations research list.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in operations research from USC. This makes it the #16 most popular school for operations research master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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USC does not offer an online option for its operations research 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.
The operations research program at USC awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going 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 operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the operations research majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 305 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 237 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 170 |
| Other Engineering | 152 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 112 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.