QS Rank:
125
University of Southern California
California
,United States
Program Rank
21
Program Name
PhD in Computer Science
Deadline
December 15th, 2024
Overview
Total Tuition Fees
$1,50,000
Duration
60 Months
Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#80
US World and News Report
#65
The World University Rankings
#125
QS World University Rankings
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile
Class Size
25
Average Age
29
Average Work Experience
4 Years
Diversity
California:
42%New York:
12%Texas:
9%Florida:
7%Illinois:
6%Others:
24%Career Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Graduation Rate
92%
Prospective Job Roles
Computer Programmer
Theoretical Computer Scientist
Computer Network Engineer
Computer Vision Engineer
Computer Network Security Engineer
Computer Engineer
Computer Forensics Analyst
Computer Network Architect
Computer Systems Engineer
Computer Scientist
Computer Science Teacher
Computer Science Instructor
Top recruiters
Eligibility Criteria
At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.
At least 16 years of bachelor degree.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
7
TOEFL
100
Standardised Test Score
GRE
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.
Application Fee: 90
Transcript
Statement of Purpose
Resume
IELTS
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Academic LOR
Application Deadlines
| Standard Deadline | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Dec 15, 2024 |
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
$30,000 / year
Overall Cost
$46,000 / year
FAQs
No, you will not be automatically considered for the master's program if you are not admitted to the PhD program. To also be considered for the MS program, you will need to add it as a second program in your online graduate application.
You are encouraged to contact faculty prior to applying for admission. However, please make sure that you take the time to familiarize yourself with their latest research. Generic emails to faculty are generally ignored.
USC tries to fully fund all of its doctoral students. This generally consists of tuition, a stipend for living expenses, and a health benefits package.
Doctoral programs only have Fall admission with an application deadline of December 15 and must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. After this time, applicants will-NOT-be-able to submit an application to a doctoral program.
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