General Social Sciences at University of Southern California
If you plan to study General Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 general social sciences degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern California
Many students take online classes at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
General Social Sciences Rankings at University of Southern California
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern California’s General Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 155 |
| Best Value | California | #44 of 44 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 54 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 156 |
Earnings for General Social Sciences Graduates from University of Southern California
Graduates of University of Southern California’s General Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,365 |
| 2 years | $46,087 |
| 3 years | $45,887 |
| 4 years | $48,240 |
| 5 years | $59,488 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Social Sciences graduates from University of Southern California earn a median of $48,240, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Social Sciences graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Social Sciences graduates at University of Southern California are 48% women (21) and 52% men (23).
General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California
Among the 33 bachelor’s general social sciences degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 42% were women (14) and 58% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 64% of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 45%.*
General Social Sciences Master’s Program at University of Southern California
Among the 4 master’s general social sciences degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of General Social Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 30%.*
General Social Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Southern California
Of the 7 doctoral general social sciences graduates at University of Southern California, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of General Social Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Social Sciences Concentrations at University of Southern California
The General Social Sciences program at University of Southern California offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 33 |
| Research & Quantitative Methods | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the General Social Sciences program at University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
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
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