Engineering at University of Southern California
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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Studying Online at University of Southern California
Online coursework is an option 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.
Engineering Rankings at University of Southern California
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern California’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 681 |
| Best Value | California | #73 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #99 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #609 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 681 |
| Best Value | California | #73 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #99 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #609 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Southern California
Students who complete University of Southern California’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $88,593 |
| 2 years | $85,140 |
| 3 years | $98,036 |
| 4 years | $113,436 |
| 5 years | $124,533 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from University of Southern California earn a median of $113,436, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from University of Southern California stands at $15,314.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at University of Southern California pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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