University of Southern California

The University of Southern California is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Los Angeles, CA, in a large city setting. With a total enrollment of 52,694 students (IPEDS 2023), USC is one of the largest private universities on the West Coast. The institution reports a 92% completion rate and a 97% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), indicating strong student outcomes. USC holds a quality score of 78/100.

USC offers a broad range of career-oriented programs spanning healthcare, engineering, and technology fields. Health-related offerings include Registered Nursing, Family Practice Nursing, Physician Associate/Assistant, and Long Term Care Administration. On the technology and engineering side, students can pursue programs in Computer and Information Systems Security, Computer Systems Networking, Civil Engineering Technology, Biomedical Technology, and Animation and Interactive Technology.

The diversity of professional programs at USC, combined with its location in one of the nation's largest job markets, positions graduates for careers across multiple high-demand industries in Southern California and beyond.