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. We've also included details on how USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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USC is in the top 10% of the country for public policy. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 57 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 108 students received their master’s degree in public policy from USC. This makes it the #5 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in public policy in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of public policy students who receive their bachelor's degree at USC is $52,403. This is higher than $44,740, which is the national median for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, public policy students borrow a median amount of $53,406 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $46,132 for all public policy majors across 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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public policy from USC. About 27% were men and 73% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
USC does not offer an online option for its public policy 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.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from USC make a median salary of $64,952 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public policy graduates with a master's is $61,558.
Of the 97 public policy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from USC, about 45% were men and 55% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 111 |
| Other Public Administration | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.