Computer Science at University of Southern California
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University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,533 computer science degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.
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Studying Online at University of Southern California
Many students take online classes at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at University of Southern California
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern California’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 142 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 637 |
| Best Value | California | #97 of 102 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #127 of 141 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #561 of 635 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 142 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 637 |
| Best Value | California | #97 of 102 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #127 of 141 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #561 of 635 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 142 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 637 |
| Best Value | California | #97 of 102 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #127 of 141 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #561 of 635 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Southern California
Graduates of University of Southern California’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $109,241 |
| 2 years | $110,317 |
| 3 years | $137,483 |
| 4 years | $174,800 |
| 5 years | $190,839 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from University of Southern California take home a median $174,800, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 73% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer Science graduates from University of Southern California is $20,178.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Computer Science graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at University of Southern California are 29% women (447) and 71% men (1,086).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California
Among the 352 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 34% were women (121) and 66% were men (231).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 53 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 159 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 77 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 61% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Southern California
Among the 1,119 master’s computer science graduates at University of Southern California, 28% were women (311) and 72% were men (808).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 55 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 120 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 905 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 13% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of Southern California
Of the 62 doctoral computer science graduates at University of Southern California, 24% were women (15) and 76% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 41 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 13% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California, below the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Southern California
This Computer Science program at University of Southern California includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 1,533 |
Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Those who complete Computer Science program at University of Southern California work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.