Economics at University of Southern California
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at University of Southern California. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 363 economics degrees were granted at University of Southern California.
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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.
Economics Rankings at University of Southern California
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern California’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #7 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 466 |
| Best Value | California | #103 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #116 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #391 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #7 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 466 |
| Best Value | California | #103 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #116 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #391 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Southern California
Students who complete University of Southern California’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,837 |
| 2 years | $49,962 |
| 3 years | $62,868 |
| 4 years | $76,486 |
| 5 years | $98,555 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from University of Southern California earn a median of $76,486, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of Southern California is $14,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Economics graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at University of Southern California are 47% women (171) and 53% men (192).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California
Of the 197 bachelor’s economics graduates at University of Southern California, 39% were women (77) and 61% were men (120).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 50 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 69 |
Minority students account for 45% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at University of Southern California
Of the 153 master’s economics degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 59% were women (90) and 41% were men (63).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 140 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 5% of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, lower than the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at University of Southern California
Of the 13 doctoral economics degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California, lower than the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Southern California
The Economics program at University of Southern California offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 363 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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