Physical Sciences at University of Southern California
USC is located in Los Angeles, California and has a total student population of 46,287. In 2021, 46 physical sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from USC.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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USC Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
USC Physical Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at USC compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1,021 |
In 2021, 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.
There were 58 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at USC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Southern California.
USC Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 23% more racial-ethnic minorities in its physical sciences bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
USC Physical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
USC also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 58 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
The following physical sciences concentations are available at University of Southern California. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Southern California. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 50 |
| Chemistry | 46 |
| Materials Sciences | 12 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
Related Majors
- Engineering Technologies
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Architecture & Related Services
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for University of Southern California.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 112,960 | $80,510 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 31,580 | $175,010 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 12,750 | $91,890 |
| Chemists | 10,430 | $88,570 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 7,870 | $168,790 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Original uploader was Padsquad19 at en.wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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