USC Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time
92% vs. 41.9% national median| Years | Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree |
|---|---|
| within 4 years | 73% earned a bachelor degree |
| within 5 years | 87% earned a bachelor degree |
| within 6 years | 90% earned a bachelor degree |
A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from University of Southern California. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. University of Southern California is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Salary After 10 Years
$85,500 vs. $34,300 national median| Years | Average Earnings |
|---|---|
| after 6 years | $60,000 per year |
| after 7 years | $68,800 per year |
| after 8 years | $75,500 per year |
| after 9 years | $72,800 per year |
| after 10 years | $85,500 per year |
10 years after enrolling, the average income of former University of Southern California students who are working and no longer in school is $85,500, which is 149% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.
Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation
Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates
$22,375Percent of students receiving Federal Loans
36%Student Loan Repayment
Median Loan Payment
$231 per monthPercent of students actively repaying their loans
81% vs. 47% national averageIf you are having trouble affording your USC student loan debt, explore your options.
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123961 IPEDS survey data for University of Southern California.