PhD Program Costs
As an admitted student in the PhD program, you will be awarded a teaching and research assistantship funded by USC Rossier and grant-funded projects. This assistantship is a part-time position that requires approximately 20 hours of work per week. Through this role, you will collaborate closely with faculty on research and teaching, contributing to important scholarly work while developing essential skills in course instruction, project management, and academic inquiry.
The assistantship includes:
- $41,655 annual PhD stipend for living expenses (distributed over fall, spring and summer for four years)
- 12 units of tuition coverage per semester that may be used for degree-relevant courses
- Coverage of health and dental benefits premiums
- Access to the USC Student Health Center
- Professional development opportunities
As an alternative to the USC assistantship stipend, students can apply for external fellowships and grants.
Students who anticipate needing additional funds beyond what our assistantship benefits cover, can apply for financial aid.
Questions about the program?
Attend one of our PhD webinar sessions for more information or reach out to our program contact.
Contact:
Clara Colin
Assistant Director, Office of Admission and Scholarships