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University of Southern California (USC)
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, CA, United States · Founded 1880 · 49,000 students · 24% international
Tier Profile
Network Strength 🟢A — Excellent
Employability 🟢A — Excellent
Teaching Quality 🟡B — Strong
Curriculum Relevance 🟡A — Excellent
Institutional Health 🟡A — Excellent
Student Experience 🟡A — Excellent
📊 Graduate Outcomes
Median earnings 10 years after entry$92,498/yr 🟢
Median earnings 6 years after entry$74,461/yr
Completion rate92%
Admission rate9.8%
US College Scorecard (Dept. of Education), 2024 data
How we measure outcomes →24%
International Students
49,000
Total Students
1880
Founded
Accepts IBAccepts A-LevelsAccepts AP
Post-Study Work Pathway
OPT: 1 year post-study work (3 years for STEM). H-1B lottery for long-term.