3502 Watt Way
ASC 303
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281
Academic Year Represented
2022
Mission Statement
At the USC Annenberg School of Journalism, our mission is to lead the fields of journalism and public relations through groundbreaking scholarship, teaching and public service in a global multicultural environment. We consider this mission to be inseparable from our commitment to diversity. We cannot advance the fields of communication, journalism and public relations without full representation and participation across all manners of difference.
Technology/Equipment/Facilities
Students have access to the Annenberg Media Center. This unique newsroom, classroom and incubator provides experiential learning so students can work as journalists on day one, ensuring they enter the industry with the multimedia skills necessary to tell stories on every platform. Students working in the media center cover breaking news on the web and on the air, create high-impact journalism on multiple platforms.
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations
Graduate Degrees Offered
Master of Science in Journalism Master of Arts in Specialized Journalism Master of Arts in Specialized Journalism (The Arts) Master of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising
Majors
Journalism Public Relations
Tracks within Majors
N/A
Internships Accepted for Credit
JOUR 205 JOUR 545 JOUR 579
Internships Facilitated
Students can receive internship credit by enrolling in JOUR 205 Journalism Practicum (undergraduate) or JOUR 579 Journalism Internship (graduate) if they have an internship in journalism, public relations or a related field.
Experiential and/or Immersion Programs for Credit
Students can apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom for credit by enrolling in JOUR 205 Journalism Practicum (undergraduate), JOUR 206 Reporting and Writing Practicum (undergraduate), JOUR 532 Digital Journalism Immersion Practicum (graduate), and JOUR 591 Arts Writing Practicum (graduate).
Online Options
N/A
Study-Abroad Options
Auckland, New Zealand Sydney, Australia Hong Kong, China London, United Kingdom Rome, Italy International Communication Studies
Graduate Programs
Journalism (MS) Public Relations and Advertising (MA) Specialized Journalism (MA) Specialized Journalism (The Arts) (MA)
Department Budget
$0
Amount Spent per Student
$0
Undergrad Student Fees
$85
Undergraduate Student Fees Exclusive of Housing and Meal Plan
$1,285
Undergraduate Student Fees for Housing and Meal Plan
$8,366
Undergrad In-State Tuition
$66,640
Undergrad Out-of-State Tuition
$66,640
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid
$58,709
Average Undergraduate Student Debt
$27,882
Graduate Student Fees
$55
Graduate In-State Tuition
$66,640
Graduate Out-of-State Tuition
$66,640
Average Graduate Financial Aid
$58,709
Average Graduate Student Debt
$71,532
Total Accredited Unit Enrollment
16
Undergraduate Enrollment
21000
Graduate Enrollment
28500
Number of In-State Students
20790
Percentage of In-State Students
42
Number of International Students
11729
Percentage of International Students
15
Male
21367
Female
24920
Not Specified
0
White
12276
Black
2871
Asian
9554
Hispanic/Latino
7574
Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian
Native American or Native Alaskan
Other
4059
Average Size of Skill Based Classes
11
Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes
21
First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University
98
Four Year Completion Rate
89
Six Year Completion Rate
92
Full-Time Employment within Six Months of Graduation
0
Full-Time Employment Within Field of Study
0
Part-Time Employment Within Field of Study
0
Full-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
0
Part-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
0
Attending a Graduate Program
0
Unemployed
0
Unknown Status
0
Full-Time Faculty
47
Part-Time Faculty
147
Faculty with Tenure
9
Faculty on Tenure Track
1
Untenured Part-Time Faculty
147
Untenured Full-Time Faculty
37
Percentage of Faculty within Scholarship or Research Field
0
Male
25
Female
21
Unspecified
0
White
27
Black
6
Asian
3
Hispanic/Latino
6
Pacific Island or Native Hawaiian
0
Native American or Native Alaskan
0
Other
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes
16
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes
15