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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, USC came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 19 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from USC. This makes it the #96 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #69 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 |
Learn more about USC tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from USC. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
USC does not offer an online option for its history 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 history majors earned their master's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Southern California.
History 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 97 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 999 |
| Social Sciences | 986 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 117 |
| English Language & Literature | 87 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 77 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.