University of Southern California — Los Angeles, CA

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

at University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $31,909/yr starting out — that's 6% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 72 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $32,740/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $137,519 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$90,300/yr

Starting Salary

$31,909

Finish Rate

91.8%

Household Income

$90,300/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $32,740/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $57,560/yr)

4 Years Total

$361,200

Typical Debt

$18,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,559

What You'd Really Pay

$137,519

That's about $205/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$319,090

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$137,519

Pays for Itself In

72 yrs

Salary Boost

+6%

Ahead After 10 Years

$181,571

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost12.7/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0.8/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.8/15

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.