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About USC Price

With the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, you can prepare yourself to serve your community—local and global—at the highest level of excellence. The school has been ranked both #2 for urban policy and #4 for public affairs by U.S. News & World Report for 2024.

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Our Immersive Learning Format

Our master’s degrees online are designed to provide you with the flexibility to advance your education on a busy schedule—without sacrificing your personal or professional responsibilities at home. The online format provides face-to-face interaction with faculty and peers, and you will also have scheduled opportunities to collaborate, share ideas and network in person.

Synchronous Online Classes

Our courses are delivered on videoconferencing technology so you can discuss course topics, ask questions and engage with your peers face-to-face in real time.

Coursework Available 24/7

Course readings and assignments are available online 24/7. Daily and weekly deadlines encourage you to complete work on schedule in order to receive feedback and engage.

Immersive In-Person Learning

During your program, you will visit campus to engage with your cohort and core faculty in lectures, real-life case studies and networking events with alumni and public leaders.

Extensive, Global Alumni Network

USC boasts a powerful network of more than 375,000 alumni worldwide, so you’ll have the opportunity to connect with a community of experts no matter where you are.

USC Price Leadership and Faculty

USC Price faculty members are distinguished scholars who share a deep commitment to academic research and student mentorship. All USC Price online coursework is designed and led by the same faculty members who teach in our on-campus programs.

Global Alumni Network

USC Price graduates

USC boasts a powerful network of more than 375,000 alumni worldwide. Notable graduates include change-makers, leaders and innovators in nearly every field, so you’ll have the opportunity to connect with a community of experts no matter where you are. When you join USC, you join more than a network: You join the Trojan Family.

What sets the Trojan network apart?

World-Class Faculty

USC Price’s online degree programs are led by respected faculty members, each distinguished in their diverse academic specializations. Our professors’ multidisciplinary backgrounds and research interests allow you to explore every avenue of public affairs and urban planning with a subject matter expert at the helm.

A Name Recognized Around the World

“Once a Trojan, Always a Trojan” is more than a slogan. It’s a phrase that encapsulates the USC experience—including USC Price’s online master’s degree programs. With an alumni network of more than 16,000 in all 50 states and more than 40 countries, the USC Price Trojan Family is a growing group of professionals and real-world leaders around the world. The weight of the USC name is evident worldwide in nearly every sector and is a result of our high-quality on-campus and online programs, making our alumni network one of the most prominent on the West Coast.

Long-Standing Tradition

Established in 1880, USC has a long tradition of academic excellence and integrity. In 2018, our school was ranked among the nation’s top 25 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Our graduates have high expectations—not just for themselves but for their university as well. That’s why for more than 139 years, USC has been dedicated to helping students develop the skills and experience they need to lead the future of their industries.

Alyssa Tullar

Alumni Spotlight:
Alyssa Tullar

"My experiences with my professors were fantastic. I still keep in touch with some of my professors to date. I go to them for professional advice, whether it’s for a project, how I can further my career, or if they know of any job openings. And a few of my classmates are some of my best friends now."
Alyssa Tullar, EMUP 2021 Graduate
Jannatara Zaman

Alumni Spotlight:
Jannatara Zaman

"The network you build during this program, it’s very strong and will help you in the future, in the long term. At the same time, it allows you to polish your professional skills to improve and be successful in your career."
Jannatara Zaman, MPA Online 2019 Graduate

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