by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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USC was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,789 a year. This is less than $37,446, which is the national median of all social sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from USC. About 47% were men and 53% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 377 |
| International Relations & National Security | 191 |
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Geography & Cartography | 87 |
| Urban Studies | 87 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.