By the Numbers: USC School of Advanced Computing
Top 5 in the U.S.
For federal funding in computer science research, according to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 2022, drawing more than $112 million in research funds (only seven U.S. universities received more than $100 million).
No. 1 in U.S. game design programs
(Per U.S. News & World Report Rankings)
No. 2 Feeder to Silicon Valley
USC is the No. 2 feeder school for tech talent in Silicon Valley, according to a 2024 study from College Transitions. Based on public data from LinkedIn, Amazon is USC’s top employer in the region.
60 New Faculty by 2030
Supported by a $260 million gift from the Lord Foundation, the USC School of Advanced Computing will see an influx of new talent: 30 new faculty members will be appointed in priority areas by 2027, and 60 will be recruited by 2030.