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Tuition fees, net price and ROI

University of Southern California Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator

Focused cost page for University of Southern California covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.

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In-state tuition

$68,237

Out-of-state tuition

$68,237

Average net price

$31,927

Last updated September 24, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.

University of Southern California Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost

Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.

Cost per year

$84,678

4-year attendance

$338,712

4-year tuition

$272,948

4-year net price

$127,708

University of Southern California Net Price by Family Income

College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

Family income Avg net price Savings vs sticker Monthly view Estimator
$0–$30,000 $15,470 $69,208 $1,289/mo
$30,001–$48,000 $13,692 $70,986 $1,141/mo
$48,001–$75,000 $18,993 $65,685 $1,583/mo
$75,001–$110,000 $29,865 $54,813 $2,489/mo
Over $110,000 $56,347 $28,331 $4,696/mo

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Major-level ROI

University of Southern California Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary

Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.

Major / program Credential Program salary Debt payback
Business Administration, Management and Operations Master's Degree $127,841 ~17 months
Computer Science Master's Degree $110,796 ~19 months
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Master's Degree $108,989 ~20 months
Computer Science Bachelor's Degree $104,298 ~21 months
Educational Administration and Supervision Doctoral Degree $99,851 ~22 months
Human Resources Management and Services Master's Degree $94,625 ~23 months
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Master's Degree $93,128 ~23 months
Legal Professions and Studies, Other Graduate/Professional Certificate $79,420 ~27 months
Communication and Media Studies Master's Degree $63,499 ~34 months
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's Degree $62,573 ~35 months
Economics Bachelor's Degree $54,837 ~39 months
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies Master's Degree $54,250 ~40 months

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University of Southern California Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals

Pell grant rate

21.66%

Federal loan rate

24.85%

Median completer debt

$18,000

Median monthly payment

$191

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