The most popular undergraduate major at University of Southern California is Business Administration and Management followed by Speech Communication and Rhetoric and Accounting. A list of all 98 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for University of Southern California graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 39 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Education | 1 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 48 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 55 |
| Chemical Engineering | 29 |
| Civil Engineering | 25 |
| Structural Engineering | 34 |
| Civil Engineering, Other | 7 |
| Computer Engineering | 22 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 59 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 72 |
| Industrial Engineering | 50 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 9 |
| Comparative Literature | 9 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 2 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 32 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 14 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 29 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 53 |
| Creative Writing | 86 |
| American Literature (United States) | 1 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 178 |
| Biochemistry | 29 |
| Biophysics | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 116 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 7 |
| Financial Mathematics | 26 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 18 |
| Environmental Science | 8 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Gerontology | 12 |
| Human Biology | 14 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 50 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 37 |
| Ethics | 4 |
| Philosophy, Other | 10 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Architecture | 99 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Physics | 11 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 220 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Policy Analysis | 141 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 48 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| Economics | 204 |
| Geography | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 256 |
| Political Science and Government | 179 |
| Sociology | 80 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 16 |
| East Asian Studies | 3 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 6 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 9 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 |
| Digital Arts | 22 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 40 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 92 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 4 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 27 |
| Acting | 10 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 122 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 112 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 86 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 22 |
| Music | 30 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 6 |
| Voice and Opera | 12 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 5 |
| Stringed Instruments | 18 |
| Brass Instruments | 4 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 4 |
| Percussion Instruments | 1 |
| Music Management | 62 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 27 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 1 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 83 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 24 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 990 |
| Accounting | 286 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 60 |
| History, Other | 2 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 365 |
| Journalism | 27 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 42 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 59 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123961 IPEDS survey data for University of Southern California.