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The physical sciences major at USC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from USC. This makes it the #124 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 58 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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Of the 43 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USC, about 65% were men and 35% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the USC physical sciences 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from USC. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Southern California.
Physical Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 46 |
| Physics | 32 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,471 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 489 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 349 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 322 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 88 |
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