Price School of Public Policy
University of Southern California
Dream It. Do It.
Founded nearly a century ago, the USC Price School of Public Policy prepares students to turn ambition into meaningful public impact. Ranked among the nation’s top public affairs schools, USC Price combines rigorous academics, evidence-based research, hands-on learning, and deep engagement with communities.
Located in Los Angeles, the school brings together public policy, health policy, real estate development, urban planning, and spatial analysis to address complex challenges from multiple angles. Students graduate with practical skills, strong professional networks, and the support of the Trojan Family as they pursue careers across government, nonprofit, private, and public-serving organizations.
Inside the USC Price Experience
Hear directly from students, faculty, and campus leaders about the academic experience, community, and moments that shape life at the USC Price School of Public Policy.
USC Price Professors Read Their Student Evaluations
USC Price Admitted Student Event
Alexander Ryan, the Graduate Speaker for the 2026 USC Price School Commencement
Graduate Programs at the USC Price School of Public Policy
Explore the USC Price School’s master’s degrees and specialized credentials designed to prepare leaders across public policy, healthcare, nonprofit management, urban planning, real estate, sustainability, and global affairs.
Health Administration
Build the healthcare management and policy skills to lead, improve, and reform health systems in a rapidly changing sector.
Health Admnistration (Online Executive Program)
Advance your leadership in healthcare through a flexible program designed for experienced professionals ready to drive change in a rapidly evolving industry.
International Public Policy and Management
Build the policy, management, and global problem-solving skills to lead across public and private organizations addressing complex international challenges.
Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Develop the leadership, management, and strategic decision-making skills needed to lead mission-driven organizations and create meaningful impact across the nonprofit sector.
Public Administration
Build the management, research, and leadership skills to serve the public good across government, nonprofit, and private-sector organizations.
Public Administration (Online)
Strengthen your leadership and management skills through a flexible online program designed for working professionals committed to advancing social impact and public service.
Public Policy
Develop the analytical and evidence-based policy skills to solve complex public challenges and improve lives across communities.
Public Policy Data Science
Develop the data science and analytical skills to use technology and evidence-based insights to shape smarter, more effective public policy decisions.
Real Estate Development
Develop the real estate finance, governance, and development skills to shape thriving communities and lead responsibly across the built environment.
Urban Planning
Develop the planning, data, and problem-solving skills to create smarter, more equitable communities and shape the future of cities.
Ambulatory Care
Build specialized knowledge in ambulatory care systems to stay current with effective practices in a fast-changing healthcare industry.
City/County Management
Develop the public service leadership, management, and practical governance skills needed to pursue a career as a future city or county manager.
International Policy and Planning
Develop the global policy, planning, and public management skills needed to lead across international organizations and address challenges that extend beyond national borders.
Nonprofit Management and Policy
Equip yourself with nonprofit management and policy skills to strengthen mission-driven organizations and expand their impact.
Political Management
Develop the political strategy, advocacy, and public affairs skills needed to work with elected officials, policy organizations, and mission-driven institutions across sectors.
Public Financial Management
Develop the budgeting, financial analysis, and accountability skills needed to strengthen the fiscal sustainability of public organizations and communities.
Public Management
Build foundational management and public administration skills through a flexible program designed for professionals seeking practical, real-world leadership training.
Public Policy
Develop foundational public policy analysis and problem-solving skills to better understand and address complex policy challenges across sectors.
Public Policy Advocacy
Develop the advocacy, messaging, and public affairs skills needed to influence public opinion and shape policy in today’s rapidly evolving political and digital landscape.
Transportation Planning
Develop the transportation planning, policy, and project management skills needed to build sustainable systems for rapidly growing urban communities.
Transportation Systems
Develop interdisciplinary transportation planning, policy, and engineering expertise to lead and implement innovative transportation systems and technologies.
Real Estate Development
Develop the market analysis, modeling, and development skills needed to understand real estate through the lens of public policy, planning, finance, and community impact.
Social Innovation
Develop the policy, entrepreneurship, and innovation skills needed to create social enterprises and design solutions that drive meaningful social impact.
Social Justice
Develop the analytical and policy skills needed to understand disparities, assess complex social challenges, and advance more equitable outcomes across diverse communities.
Sustainable Policy and Planning
Develop the policy, planning, and sustainability skills needed to help communities meet today’s needs while protecting the future.
Admissions, Student Experience, and Career Outcomes
Admissions Information, Events And Financial Support
Learn about admissions requirements, upcoming events, and how the USC Price School prepares students for careers in public policy, administration, planning, healthcare, real estate, and nonprofit leadership.
Student Experiences
See how USC Price students turn classroom learning into real-world impact through capstone projects that help communities, public agencies, nonprofits, and policymakers solve urgent challenges.
Careers Outcomes And Alumni
Discover how USC Price graduates advance careers across government, healthcare, nonprofit leadership, urban planning, public policy, real estate, and mission-driven organizations.
