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University of Southern California Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
A+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
92%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
96%
Part-Time Retention Rate
0%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$9,784
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    No
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    59%
  • 20-39
    20%
  • 40-99
    17%
  • 100+
    3%
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    1,055 Graduates
  • Communications
    308 Graduates
  • Biology
    285 Graduates
  • Accounting
    222 Graduates
  • International Relations and National Security Studies
    212 Graduates
  • Economics
    193 Graduates
  • Psychology
    189 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    159 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    124 Graduates
  • Film and Video Studies
    116 Graduates
96%
of students say they attend class.163 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Female Professors
38%
Male Professors
62%
Average Professor Salary
$165,120
Poll
50%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.163 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    3%
  • Asian American
    15%
  • Hispanic
    6%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    0%
  • Multiracial
    2%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    2%
  • White
    72%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
89%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.257 responses
Poll
84%
of students say professors care about their students' success.258 responses
Poll
85%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.256 responses
Poll
84%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.258 responses
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