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Q:   What are the FT MBA rankings at University of Southern California?
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Financial Times Rankings is known to publish Business School and MBA rankings for universities since 1999. University of Southern California has been ranked at #50 according to the Financial Times MBA rankings 2025. Some of the other FT MBA rankings of the university are given as follows:

Year Financial Times MBA Ranking
2023#21
2024#33
2025#50
Q:   How can we compare the FT MBA rankings of USC and Arizona State University?
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A comparison of University of Southern California with Arizona State University over the years for the Financial Times MBA rankings is given below.

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USC

#50

#33

#21

Arizona State University

#59

#53

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Q:   What is the placement rate for USC MBA graduates?
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For the Class of 2025, USC MBA placement rate is 71%, within 3 months of graduation. The average salary of the MBA graduates is USD 142,184 (Around INR 1.36 Cr.) and the signing bonus is USD 35,896. Top recruiting companies of USC are- 

  • Amazon
  • Microsoft
  • Deloitte
  • PwC
  • Nike
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Mattel
Q:   What is the average salary offered to an MBA graduate of USC?
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The average salary of the USC MBA graduates was USD 142,184 (INR 1.36 Cr.). According to the facts, 71% of the full-time MBA students are employed within 90 days of graduation. A few of the top employers of MBA Class of 2025 include-

  • Amazon
  • EY
  • Microsoft
  • PwC
  • Deloitte
  • Adobe
  • Capital One

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Fee componentsAmount (for 1 - 4 years)
INR 61.35 L - 1.34 Cr
INR 8.15 L - 14.53 L
INR 2.16 L - 2.89 L
INR 55.48 K - 2.94 L
INR 6.28 L - 11.79 L
INR 78.49 L - 1.66 Cr
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College1st Year Tuition FeesRanking
INR 36.3 L - 1.35 Cr#153 QS, 2027
INR 35.09 L - 38.36 L#741 QS, 2027
INR 39.47 L - 1.04 Cr#58 QS, 2027
INR 15.9 L - 32.51 L#257 US News, 2026
INR 15.31 L - 41.7 L#1001 QS, 2027
INR 5.34 L - 1.18 Cr -/-
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No USC Merit Scholarship covers the full cost of attendance. The international students who apply by the appropriate deadline are eligible for USC Merit Scholarships. Students are awarded as per the comprehensive, holistic review of students' profile. 

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The admissions for B.A Courses at University of Southern California as a first year student takes place in the Fall Intake. There are three windows available for the Fall Intake-

Early Action (EA) & Early Decision (ED) – Nov 1, 2026

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The University of Southern California offers 28 MBA programs for the International student. The University has been ranked at #111 globally, #28 in USA and #16 in MBA Courses as per Shiksha's Popularity Ranking. The Ranking as per Bloomberg is given below:

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Khushi Arora

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The University of Southern California offers only one primary intake for MBA Courses per year, which is the Fall Intake starting in July or August. The admission takes place in multiple rounds. International students are advised to apply within Round 1 and Round 2 so, they get sufficient time for th

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Khushi Arora

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The most competitive applicants of USC have the following scores (higher than the minimums). Here are the recommended scores - 

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TOEFL iBT111
IELTS 7 (or higher)
Duolingo130

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