University of Southern California

According to a renowned ranking publisher, the graduate Computer Science programme of USC is ranked at No. 21 in the latest rankings. According to the Department Profile for Fall 2024, 79% of students in the MS in Computer Science program are international. This programme provides intensive preparation in the concepts and techniques related to the design, programing, and application of computer systems. Some of the top employers of the USC MSc in CS graduates are Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, etc.  

A few of the popular majors at USC are Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Psychology; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, etc. The 5 most popular majors among the 2022 graduates of USC are listed below:

• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Social Sciences
• Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
• Engineering

As per the information available on the web, a few courses that were opted by the USC alumni are shown in the pie-chart given below: 

There are over 20 IITs in India to study and the University of Southern California (USC) is among the top-ranked university in the USA to study. They both offer better placements to their graduates. According to IIT Placements, the highest domestic package range is INR 20 L to INR 1 Cr annually. The highest domestic package range at USC is INR 60 L to INR 1.40 Cr annually.

The University of Southern California Job Outcomes rate is around 95% for MS in Engineering Management. Graduates get job offers within three months after completing the degree. The university graduates job offers from top employesrs such as AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, BAE Systems, Inc., Credit Karma, Cummins Inc., Lunar Energy Inc., etc. Mentioned below are the popular job profiles among MS in Engineering graduates:

• Associate Engineer
• Software Engineering Manager
• Senior Product Manager
• System Reliability Engineer
• Demand Planning Procurement Specialist
• Project Engineer
• Buyer 

USC admission requirements for MSc in Applied Data Science are given below:

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering-related disciplines are required. USC University also accepts applications from students from other majors too
• Personal Statement
• Academic transcripts
• Resume / CV
• 2 Letters of Recommendation

USC MSc in Applied Data Science duration is 1.5 – 2 years. According to the Class Profile 2023 for this, 75% were international students. Students completing this degree have learnt the skills required to work as a Data Scientist. Also, note that this program’s students are eligible for OPT STEM extension.

USC has seen a substantial growth in enrollment from Indian students in the areas Regulatory Science and Pharmacy, Law, Arts and Gaming. USC has close to 2,700 Indian students up to 35% compared to the Pre-Covid 19 pandemic levels, with a majority of them concentrated in Engineering disciplines. USC’s President Folt has said a fourth of the university’s students are international, and 25% is made up of Indian students. Majority of students enroll in Engineering disciplines, but now they are going to study Health Sciences, Business programs, etc.

University of Southern California is among the top choice of internatiponal students. USC has various places to study on campus like Leavey Library, the Ronald Tutor Campus Center, the Doheny Memorial Library, and a few outdoor areas like McCarthy Quad and the E.F. Huton Park. Indian students can explore a large variety of things at USC.

The University of Southern California Health Sciences campus is a 70-acre campus located Northeast of Downtown Los Angeles and adjacent to Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center. It houses the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Programs in Occupational Sciences and Physical Therapy, the School of Pharmacy, and research labs for the School of Dentistry and 3 major teaching hospitals.

In the context of Arts, students can check out the USC Fisher Gallery and take part in USC Spectrum featuring nationally and internationally known artists to campus each year for education and entertainment. Various sports activities including over 52 active club sports teams run by students and Intramural Sports Program. Also, there are more than 750 student-run-organizations on the USC campus.