University of Southern California

International students can study over 120 bachelor's and over 200 master's courses in multiple specializations. MBA and Master in Finance are the two most popular and top-ranked courses at the university. Applicants can apply for USC admission by the deadlines to get admission to UG and PG courses. Mentioned below are some popular courses to study at the university:

• BE/BTech
• BSc
• BBA
• M.Arch
• MBA/PGDM
• MEM

Also check the list of Most popular programs in the USA

The University of Southern California offers over 350 UG and PG courses in multiple majors. Some popular majors at the university are Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Visual and Performing Arts; Social Sciences; Engineering; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Architecture and Related Services; etc. The below table includes the top ten majors at the university for 2023 graduates:

The average salary of the USC MBA graduates for the Class of 2024 was USD 144,442 (Around INR 1.25 Cr.). This is equivalent to INR 1.25 Cr. According to the facts, 80% of the full-time MBA students are employed within 90 days of graduation. A few of the top employers of MBA Class of 2024 are Amazon, Google, Goldman Sachs, EY, Microsoft, PwC, etc.

For one year, USC MBA tuition is USD 79,893 (Around INR 67 L). Apart from the tuition fee, students are required to pay other mandatory fees and living expenses. These are given as follows:

Yes, a GMAT score is required to get into the MBA course of Southern California University. The average GMAT score is 722 for Fall 2023 entering class. The application requirements to get into this course are:

• Application for admission with $155 application fee
• 4-year UG degree or equivalent
• Academic transcripts
• Two required essays (Additional one, optional)
• A resume
• TOEFL / IELTS score

USC MSc in Applied Data Science program allows students get trained in either Computer Science or either Engineering or scientific disciplines. The duration of this program is 1.5 - 2 years. This program features the application of knowledge and skill in hands-on type experiences. Also, the students of this program will be eligible for OPT STEM extension.  The top employers of this course are Amazon, Google, Experian, Qualcomm, etc.

The average base salary for the USC MSc in Finance 2021 graduates is USD 80,879. This is around INR 87 Lakh. Position that are held by the Finance graduates are Business Financial Analyst, Performance Analyst, Financial Reporting Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst, etc. The employers who hired these graduates are EY, PwC, KPMG LLP, Wells Fargo, Deloitte, SDIC, Central Wealth Securities, etc.

According to a top-ranking publisher, USC ranks at #27 in 2025 in National Universities category. This shows that it is one of the top-ranking universities in the US. On the other hand, in the Global Universities category, USC ranks at #77 position for 2025. In the 2025 ranking, USC ranks at #125 position. This shows that the university ranks among the Top 150 Universities in the World.

To make the most of the social life at USC, students can do the following things:

• Visit the Trojan Shrine
• Check out the museums and galleries of the university such as USC Fisher Museum of Art, USC Pacific Asia Museum, etc.
• Check out the university scene at the USC Village
• Take part in student organizations

Check the List of the Things to do on USC Campus from here. 

In the case of UG admission, USC conducts a holistic review of the application to consider the academic and personal achievements. The things that are taken into consideration are:

• The performance in the school
• Writing skills
• Test scores (if submitted)
• Personal qualities

Most USC UG admitted students showcase superior academic performance and the potential to do more. These admitted students are ranked in the Top 10% of their graduating class, and their median standardized test score (if submitted) is in the Top 5% of all test-takers.