Median Earnings (1yr)
$129,633
95th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
99
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Southern California graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Southern California graduates earn $130k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in California (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Southern California$129,633$126,680
Dominican University of California$144,840
University of the Pacific$141,691
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science$140,558
Samuel Merritt University$136,933$131,535
Western University of Health Sciences$132,122
National Median$111,742

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Dominican University of California
San Rafael
$50,666$144,840
University of the Pacific
Stockton
$55,340$141,691
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles
$18,933$140,558
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland
$136,933
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona
$132,122

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Southern California, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.