Which major is USC known for?
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Popular courses at the University of Southern California campus include MBA, MSc in Finance, MSc in Applied Data Science, etc. The list of some of the popularly chosen majors at USC as of Fall 2023, along with the percentage of degree recipients, is given below:
Bachelor's degree % Master's degree % Management Science 22.4% Computer Science 10.9% Computer Science 5.61% Management Science 7.85% Speech Communication & Rhetoric 4.94% Social Work 5.94% Human Biology 4.43% Electrical & Electronics Engineering 3.75% General Psychology 3.47% Informatics 2.86% Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 3.27% Other Communication & Media Studies 2.78%
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The number of international students enrolled at USC makes up about 26.6% of the total student body. These students represent 130 different countries, and India is one of the top countries of origin, with more than 2,400 students accounting for the Indian-origin students. The statistics for other countries are as follows:
| Nationality | Headcount |
|---|---|
| China | 5,993 |
| India | 2,444 |
| South Korea | 510 |
| Taiwan | 491 |
| Canada | 392 |
| Iran | 162 |
| Hong Kong | 151 |
| Indonesia | 143 |
| Saudi Arabia | 115 |
| United Kingdom | 106 |
| All other countries | 1,867 |
| Total | 12,374 |
The Association of Indian students at USC indulge in everything that Indian students bring on campus. every year, this association holds a number of events that celebrate friendship, community, and Indian culture. It conducts events like Diwali Night, India Night, ISA Freshers, Food fests, Sports day, Holi celebration, Independence Day, etc.
USC ranks at #21 position for Computer Science – Best Graduate schools. As per the class profile of Computer Science course, 79% of enrolled students are international. Furthermore, the top companies hire the CS graduates such as Amazon, Google, Meta, Salesforce, and Microsoft, Adobe, etc. To take admission to this course of this university, the applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or be in the process of obtaining it.
Total cost to study at USC depends on course chosen by students. While annual tuition fee at this university could range between INR 18.3 L - 1.04 Cr. Total cost would include living expenses and other personal expenses. Cost of attendance for academic year 2025-26 is given below-
Particulars | Fees in USD | Fees in INR |
|---|---|---|
Tuition | USD 69,904 | Around INR 60 L |
Fees | USD 1,743 | Around INR 1.5 L |
Housing | USD 12,271 | Around INR 10.6 L |
Food / meal plan | USD 7,660 | Around INR 6.7 L |
Books and supplies | USD 1,200 | Around INR 1 L |
Personal and Misc. | USD 2,006 | Around INR 1.8 L |
Transportation | USD 441 | Around INR 38k |
For PG courses, tuition fees may vary according to courses, hence, it is advised to check the official website of USC.
On-campus employment is allowed for international students at USC. F1 students can work up to 20 hours a week during the Spring and Fall semesters. During the breaks, students can work 40 hours a week (full-time) during the semester breaks. A lot of international students apply for the following positions:
- Bookstore
- Libraries
- Department of Public Safety
- Transportation Services
- Hospitality Services
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