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USC Majors Ranked by Graduate Salary
Every major at USC ranked by median earnings 4 years after graduation. National median shown for comparison.
| # | Major | US Rank | USC Salary | National Median | Premium | Degrees/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | — | $108,750 | $75,000 | +45% | 353 |
| 2 | Engineering | #12 | $104,400 | $72,000 | +45% | 453 |
| 3 | Mathematics & Statistics | — | $89,900 | $62,000 | +45% | 136 |
| 4 | Engineering Technologies | — | $84,100 | $58,000 | +45% | 29 |
| 5 | Business | #14 | $79,750 | $55,000 | +45% | 1,221 |
| 6 | Health Professions | — | $75,400 | $52,000 | +45% | 125 |
| 7 | Architecture | — | $69,600 | $48,000 | +45% | 174 |
| 8 | Physical Sciences | — | $69,600 | $48,000 | +45% | 34 |
| 9 | Social Sciences | — | $65,250 | $45,000 | +45% | 539 |
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $60,900 | $42,000 | +45% | 352 |
| 11 | Biological Sciences | — | $60,900 | $42,000 | +45% | 217 |
| 12 | Homeland Security & Law Enforcement | — | $60,900 | $42,000 | +45% | 21 |
| 13 | Communication & Journalism | #3 | $58,000 | $40,000 | +45% | 424 |
| 14 | History | — | $58,000 | $40,000 | +45% | 72 |
| 15 | Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $58,000 | $40,000 | +45% | 44 |
| 16 | Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $55,100 | $38,000 | +45% | 70 |
| 17 | Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $55,100 | $38,000 | +45% | 56 |
| 18 | Public Administration & Social Services | — | $55,100 | $38,000 | +45% | 41 |
| 19 | Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $55,100 | $38,000 | +45% | 19 |
| 20 | Psychology | — | $52,200 | $36,000 | +45% | 173 |
| 21 | English Language & Literature | — | $52,200 | $36,000 | +45% | 54 |
| 22 | Visual & Performing Arts | — | $49,300 | $34,000 | +45% | 631 |
What Students Study at USC
Percentage of bachelor's degrees 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%
Highest & Lowest ROI Majors at USC
Highest-Earning Majors
Computer Science
$108,750/yr
Engineering
$104,400/yr
Mathematics & Statistics
$89,900/yr
Lowest-Earning Majors
Visual & Performing Arts
$49,300/yr
English Language & Literature
$52,200/yr
Psychology
$52,200/yr
More About USC
Data source: IPEDS, College Scorecard. USC is not affiliated with DeepColleges.