Medicine at University of Southern California
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medicine, consider the program at University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 172 medicine degrees were granted at University of Southern California.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern California
Online coursework is an option 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.
Medicine Rankings at University of Southern California
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern California’s Medicine program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 146 |
| Best Value | California | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #104 of 121 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from University of Southern California
Those who finish University of Southern California’s Medicine program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,414 |
| 2 years | $64,990 |
| 3 years | $75,373 |
| 4 years | $96,525 |
| 5 years | $139,886 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Medicine graduates from University of Southern California take home a median $96,525, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at University of Southern California
This Medicine program at University of Southern California breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 172 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Medicine Graduates
Graduates of the Medicine program at University of Southern California work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Medicine majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Cardiologists | $114,867 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
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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