Rankings of University of Southern California

Established in 1880, the University of Southern California is the oldest private research institution of higher education in the state of California. USC ranks very highly both nationally and abroad and their faculty roster reads like a who’s who list of the last 60 years in almost every field. Admission to Southern Cal is highly selective so competition is fierce. Obvious social perks aside, living in L.A. puts students at the centre of everything, in just the right place for starting out after graduation.

Latest ranking updates for University of Southern California
  • October 2024: University of Southern California ranks 72 in the latest THE World University Rankings from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
  • September 2024: Us News announced latest results of US News Best National Universities with University of Southern California in position 27.
  • September 2024: Publication of NICHE Best Value Colleges in America . Ranking position #168.
  • September 2024: NICHE Best Colleges in America update. University of Southern California achieves place 28.
#25
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of University of Southern California
among 1923 universities in USA
based on 46 different rankings

University rankings

    • #30 
    • #72 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 09 October, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #125 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 04 June, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #59 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #34 
    • #163 
    THE Global Employability University Ranking
    [Published 23 November, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #27 
    US News Best National Universities
    [Published 23 September, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #91 
    THE World Reputation Rankings
    [Published 27 July, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #28 
    Forbes: America's Top Colleges
    [Published 27 August, 2024]
    • #48 
    • #48 
    Payscale College Salary Report (Bachelor's Only)
    [Published 04 September, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #79 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 June, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #62 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2024]
    • #46 
    • #46 
    Washington Monthly - National Universities
    [Published 25 August, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #99 
    THE World’s Most International Universities
    [Published 25 January, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #108 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 03 July, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #78 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #53 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 13 May, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #32 
    MONEY: Best Selective Colleges
    [Published 16 May, 2022]
    • #30 
    • #79 
    Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #33 
    • #100 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #115 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #33 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 30 May, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #24 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 30 May, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #33 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 30 May, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #46 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
    [Published 30 January, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #56 
    Payscale College Salary Report (All Alumni)
    [Published 04 September, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #27 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
    [Published 07 February, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #27 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 07 February, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #24 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #30 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 12 July, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #28 
    NICHE Best Colleges in America
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #105 
    THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
    [Published 17 April, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #23 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 27 March, 2024]
    • #161 
    • #168 
    NICHE Best Value Colleges in America
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #48 
    • #49 
    WSJ/College Pulse: Best Colleges in the U.S.
    [Published 10 September, 2024]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #87 
    • #451 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #62 
    • #277 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #190 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #22 
    • #196 
    Architecture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #19 
    • #19 
    Art
    Payscale: Best Schools for Majors by Salary Potential
    [Published 04 September, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #43 
    Performing Arts
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Business

    • #7 
    • #7 
    Business
    Payscale: Best Schools for Majors by Salary Potential
    [Published 04 September, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #22 
    Business

    [Published ]
    • #18 
    • #77 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #11 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #51 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #32 
    • #56 
    Artificial Intelligence
    Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Artificial Intelligence
    [Published 09 December, 2020]
    • #8 
    • #60 
    Artificial Intelligence
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #32 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #63 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #64 
    • #64 
    Computer Science
    Payscale: Best Schools for Majors by Salary Potential
    [Published 04 September, 2024]

Education

    • #9 
    • #11 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #55 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #68 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #101 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Engineering

    • #28 
    • #101 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #74 
    • #144 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #49 
    • #353 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #51 
    • #401 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #42 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #201 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #270 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #79 
    • #79 
    Engineering
    Payscale: Best Schools for Majors by Salary Potential
    [Published 04 September, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #95 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #231 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #53 
    • #324 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #40 
    • #111 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #46 
    • #201 
    Materials Science
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #43 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #101 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #307 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #10 
    • #16 
    Journalism
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #32 
    • #100 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Law

    • #23 
    • #20 
    Law
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 08 April, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #23 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #101 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #151 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #37 
    • #138 
    Mathematical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #76 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #93 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #109 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #33 
    Statistics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #61 
    Statistics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #25 
    • #89 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #30 
    Medical Technology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #116 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #176 
    Pharmacology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #151 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #23 
    • #51 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #130 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #159 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #45 
    • #201 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #48 
    • #101 
    Earth Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #251 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #64 
    • #340 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #38 
    • #169 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #61 
    • #201 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #85 
    • #351 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #44 
    • #101 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #27 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #28 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #125 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #151 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #51 
    Philosophy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #47 
    • #149 
    Philosophy
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #47 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #50 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #67 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #44 
    • #100 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #42 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #48 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #36 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #60 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #92 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Southern California

Business Payscale: Best Schools for Majors by Salary Potential
#7 
Business
Education GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#11 
Education
Journalism URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#16 
Journalism & Media Studies
Art Payscale: Best Schools for Majors by Salary Potential
#19 
Arts Visual & Performing
Law US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#20 
Law
Economics URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#27 
Social Studies & Humanities
Medical Technology GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#30 
Medicine & Health
Computer Science NTU Rankings by Subject
#32 
Computer Science
Statistics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#33 
Mathematics
Civil Engineering NTU Rankings by Subject
#42 
Engineering

About University of Southern California

PROS

  • Small class sizes significantly improve the learning experience, compared to universities with large, seminar -style classes.
  • Southern Cal has a lot of cultural diversity. It’s easy for international students to feel at home.
  • Located in the city of Los Angeles, students have access to a sprawling metropolis full of entertainment and dining experiences to enjoy between classes and assignments.

CONS

  • The cost of living in Los Angeles is very high, in practically every regard.
  • The student housing could be renovated. Some of the rooms show signs of long -term use, but it’s not a factor that impacts students’ experience in an important way.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1880
Telephone:
(213) 740-2311
Address:
University Park
90089, Los Angeles
USA
Website:
https://www.usc.edu/
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FAQ

University of Southern California ranks #25 in USA in our meta ranking of 101 university rankings. See rankings of all 1923 universities in USA.

University of Southern California ranks #2 in Los Angeles in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 17 universities in Los Angeles.

University of Southern California is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings, THE Global Employability University Ranking, US News Best National Universities, THE World Reputation Rankings and more. See all 46 rankings of University of Southern California.

University of Southern California achieved #23 in THE China Subject Ratings Overall. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Southern California.

University of Southern California achieved the highest ranking for Computer Science. It is ranked #2 in (Video Game Design). See all subject rankings for University of Southern California.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 101 university rankings University of Southern California ranks #2 among universities in Los Angeles and #25 among universities in USA. See all rankings of University of Southern California.

In our meta ranking University of Southern California ranks #25 among all universities in USA and Harvard University ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Los Angeles. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.