All USC majors by area
- Science & Math · 18
- Engineering · 16
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Arts & Design · 8
- Business & Finance · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Education · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | $71,622 | $101,094 | $12,251 |
| Cognitive Science | $34,295 | $93,440 | $19,669 |
| Neuroscience | $38,063 | $89,203 | $15,750 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $78,731 | $10,160 |
| Human Biology | $23,405 | $69,751 | $14,500 |
| Mathematics | — | $69,377 | $2,750 |
| Biology | $20,210 | $63,125 | $5,500 |
| Biochemistry | $34,468 | $57,246 | $3,750 |
| Chemistry | — | $54,966 | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | $7,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | $166,369 | $9,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $89,684 | $131,532 | $20,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $78,980 | $125,514 | $21,140 |
| Industrial Engineering | $87,807 | $112,150 | $18,250 |
| Real Estate Development | $49,353 | $107,292 | $17,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $85,262 | $106,308 | $8,125 |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | $106,094 | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | $80,508 | $105,415 | $14,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $83,356 | $104,649 | $17,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $68,234 | $100,646 | $13,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $73,234 | $96,120 | $19,250 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $47,874 | $78,741 | $30,625 |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | $2,750 |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $36,876 | $79,940 | $12,638 |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | $64,421 | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | $59,455 | $20,000 |
| English | — | $59,345 | $7,875 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $59,088 | $20,380 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $58,462 | $3,250 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | $55,208 | $21,500 |
| Philosophy | $38,380 | $51,831 | $11,491 |
| Writing | $26,636 | $41,637 | $19,500 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $64,846 | $89,022 | $18,262 |
| Studio Art | $50,161 | $72,428 | $21,125 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $26,975 | $63,353 | $21,250 |
| Film and Photography | $34,187 | $58,623 | $21,687 |
| Theatre | $21,473 | $40,415 | $12,000 |
| Music | $12,947 | $34,124 | $20,976 |
| Dance | $25,653 | — | $15,875 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | $98,763 | $143,977 | $19,500 |
| Accounting | $73,903 | $121,101 | $16,500 |
| Business Administration | $71,668 | $109,128 | $17,375 |
| Economics | $57,060 | $94,435 | $14,000 |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $69,479 | $91,726 | $31,250 |
| Public Health | $36,300 | $89,522 | $15,250 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $50,041 | $87,946 | $20,251 |
| Journalism | $44,651 | $79,776 | $16,250 |
| Communications | $47,651 | $75,864 | $17,702 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $137,284 | $192,897 | $20,178 |
| Software and Media Applications | $103,071 | $115,839 | $23,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former USC students earn a median $92,498 ten years after starting college, more than 93% of California colleges we cover. 92% graduate within six years.
USC majors questions
How many majors does USC offer?
University of Southern California offers 89 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at USC?
Computer Science graduates from University of Southern California earn a median $192,897 four years after graduating, the highest of the 53 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,178.
Which USC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $34,124 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Southern California overview