What Do USC Graduates Actually Earn? (2026 Data)
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA
USC Graduate Earnings Overview
$63,400
Median Salary (6yr)
$82,500
Median Salary (10yr)
USC graduates earn a median of $82,500 ten years after enrollment. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.
Salary by Major at USC
Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation. Programs are ranked by graduate salary.
| Program | US Rank | USC Salary | National Median | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $108,750 | $75,000 | +45% |
| Engineering | #12 | $104,400 | $72,000 | +45% |
| Mathematics & Statistics | — | $89,900 | $62,000 | +45% |
| Engineering Technologies | — | $84,100 | $58,000 | +45% |
| Business | #14 | $79,750 | $55,000 | +45% |
| Health Professions | — | $75,400 | $52,000 | +45% |
| Architecture | — | $69,600 | $48,000 | +45% |
| Physical Sciences | — | $69,600 | $48,000 | +45% |
| Social Sciences | — | $65,250 | $45,000 | +45% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $60,900 | $42,000 | +45% |
| Biological Sciences | — | $60,900 | $42,000 | +45% |
| Homeland Security & Law Enforcement | — | $60,900 | $42,000 | +45% |
| Communication & Journalism | #3 | $58,000 | $40,000 | +45% |
| History | — | $58,000 | $40,000 | +45% |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $58,000 | $40,000 | +45% |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $55,100 | $38,000 | +45% |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $55,100 | $38,000 | +45% |
| Public Administration & Social Services | — | $55,100 | $38,000 | +45% |
| Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $55,100 | $38,000 | +45% |
| Psychology | — | $52,200 | $36,000 | +45% |
| English Language & Literature | — | $52,200 | $36,000 | +45% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | — | $49,300 | $34,000 | +45% |
Most Popular Majors at USC
What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.
Business/Marketing
22.4%
Visual/Performing Arts
12.1%
Social Sciences
10.8%
Engineering
8.3%
Communication
8.2%
Computer Science
6.8%
Multidisciplinary
6.7%
Biological Sciences
4.1%
Psychology
3.5%
Architecture
3.2%
Mathematics/Statistics
2.6%
Health Professions
2.3%
More About USC
Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. USC is not affiliated with DeepColleges.