University of Southern California — Los Angeles, CA

Architecture

at University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $50,964/yr starting out — that's 70% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 6.6 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $33,056/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $138,419 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$95,048/yr

Starting Salary

$50,964

Finish Rate

90.2%

Household Income

$95,048/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $33,056/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $61,992/yr)

4 Years Total

$380,192

Typical Debt

$17,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,195

What You'd Really Pay

$138,419

That's about $193/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$509,640

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$138,419

Pays for Itself In

6.6 yrs

Salary Boost

+70%

Ahead After 10 Years

$371,221

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost27.8/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed18.6/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost9.3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.5/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.