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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, USC came in at #31. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 638 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 678 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 252 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from USC. This makes it the #10 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 34 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #31 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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 638 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from USC in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 107 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 123 |
| White | 224 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 109 |
| Other Races | 50 |
USC does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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, 312 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 172 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Southern California.
Social 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 377 |
| International Relations & National Security | 191 |
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Geography & Cartography | 87 |
| Urban Studies | 87 |
| Sociology | 61 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| General Social Sciences | 17 |
| Archeology | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 999 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 117 |
| History | 97 |
| English Language & Literature | 87 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 77 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.