# USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

> The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is a graduate and undergraduate school at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. Ranked among the top public affairs programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report, Price offers degrees in public policy, public administration, urban planning, health administration, real estate development, and nonprofit management. The school is named after Sol Price, founder of Price Club (now Costco). Address: Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90089. Phone: (213) 740-0550.

The school offers 4 undergraduate degrees, 10 master's programs (including 2 online options), 3 doctoral programs, 17 certificate programs, 16+ dual degree combinations, and executive education. Price houses over a dozen research centers and institutes spanning health policy, urban development, national security, transportation, philanthropy, and sustainability. The school serves students on campus in Los Angeles and online.

## Admission and Financial Aid

- [Admission & Aid](https://priceschool.usc.edu/admission/): Overview of the admission process for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, including how to apply and what to expect
- [Application Deadlines](https://priceschool.usc.edu/admission/application-deadlines/): Deadline dates for all graduate and undergraduate programs
- [Funding Your Education](https://priceschool.usc.edu/admission/scholarships/): Scholarships, financial aid, and funding options for Price students
- [Graduate Scholarships](https://priceschool.usc.edu/admission/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/): Merit-based scholarships and financial aid for master's and doctoral students
- [Undergraduate Scholarships](https://priceschool.usc.edu/admission/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/): Financial aid information for undergraduate students
- [Request Information](https://priceschool.usc.edu/admission/request-information/): Request admission information from the Price School
- [Apply](https://priceschool.usc.edu/apply/): Start a graduate or undergraduate application

## Academics

- [Academics Overview](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/): Full listing of all academic programs at USC Price
- [Undergraduate Programs](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/undergraduate/): Overview of undergraduate degree options
- [Master's Programs](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/): Overview of all master's degree programs
- [Doctoral Programs](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/doctoral/): Overview of Ph.D. and doctoral degree programs
- [Certificate Programs](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/): Overview of 17 certificate programs that can be added to a master's degree or taken as stand-alone credentials
- [Dual Degrees](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/dual-degree/): Overview of 16+ dual degree combinations across USC schools
- [Executive Education](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/executive-education/): Professional development and executive programs for mid-career and senior professionals
- [Special Programs](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/special-programs/): Nautical Science, USC in D.C. Spring Semester, and other specialized offerings

## Undergraduate Degrees

- [Bachelor of Science in Public Policy (BSPP)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelor-of-science-in-public-policy/): Undergraduate degree with six tracks including law, data analytics, health policy, urban environmental, and philanthropy
- [Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and Planning (BSUSP)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelor-of-science-in-urban-studies-and-public-policy/): Focuses on urban challenges and evidence-based community solutions
- [Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development (BRED)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelor-of-science-in-real-estate-development/): Undergraduate training in real estate development and community transformation
- [Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Finance and Development (BREFD)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/undergraduate/bs-real-estate-and-finance-and-development-refd/): Joint degree with USC Marshall School of Business combining real estate and finance
- [Undergraduate Minors](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/undergraduate/undergraduate-minors/): 10 minor options available to any USC undergraduate student
- [Progressive Degrees](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/undergraduate/progressive-degrees/): Earn a bachelor's and master's degree in five years

## Master's Degrees

- [Master of Health Administration (MHA)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/master-of-health-administration-mha/): On-campus program for careers in hospital management, health plans, and health policy
- [Online Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/online-executive-master-of-health-administration-emha/): Online program for mid- to senior-level health care professionals pursuing executive roles
- [Master of International Public Policy and Management (MIPM)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/master-of-international-public-policy-and-management-mipm/): For early-to-mid-career professionals focused on international public policy
- [Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/master-of-nonprofit-leadership-and-management-mnlm/): Training for leaders of nonprofit organizations and foundations
- [Master of Public Administration (MPA)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/master-of-public-administration-mpa/): On-campus program with six specialization areas and research center access
- [Online Master of Public Administration (MPAOL)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/online-master-of-public-administration-mpa/): The same MPA degree delivered in an online format
- [Master of Public Policy (MPP)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/master-of-public-policy-mpp/): Nationally recognized program emphasizing policy analysis, economics, and quantitative methods
- [Master of Public Policy Data Science (MPPDS)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/master-of-science-in-public-policy-data-ppd/): Joint program with USC Viterbi School of Engineering combining public policy and data science
- [Dollinger Master of Real Estate Development (MRED)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/master-of-real-estate-development-mred/): Advanced training in real estate finance, development, and governance
- [Master of Urban Planning (MUP)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/master-of-urban-planning-mup/): Planning degree focused on using data to make cities more livable and sustainable

## Doctoral and Ph.D. Programs

- [Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management (PPM)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/doctoral/ph-d-in-public-policy-and-management-dppm/): Interdisciplinary research training in public policy and management with methodological focus
- [Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development (DPPD)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/doctoral/ph-d-in-policy-planning-amp-development-dppd/): Professional doctorate focused on applying research to contemporary policy problems
- [Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development (UPD)](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/doctoral/ph-d-in-urban-planning-and-development-dupd/): Research doctorate in urban planning theory and analytical methods

## Certificate Programs

- [Certificate Programs Overview](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/): All 17 certificate programs, which can supplement a master's degree or be earned as stand-alone credentials
- [Public Policy](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/certificate-in-public-policy/): Foundation in public policy analysis
- [Public Management](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/certificate-in-public-management/): Skills for public sector management and leadership
- [Homeland Security and Public Policy](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/certificate-in-homeland-security/): Risk analysis and homeland security policy
- [Nonprofit Management and Policy](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/certificate-in-nonprofit-management-and-policy/): Management skills for nonprofit organizations
- [Sustainable Policy and Planning](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/certificate-in-sustainable-policy-and-planning/): Environmental and sustainability policy analysis
- [City/County Management](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/city-county-management-certificate/): Training for careers in local government leadership
- [Real Estate Development](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/certificate-in-real-estate-development/): Development processes and market analysis
- [Transportation Systems](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/certificate-in-transportation-systems/): Specialization in transportation engineering applications
- [Political Management](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/political-management-certificate/): Foundation in political management, advocacy, and policy relations
- [Social Innovation](https://priceschool.usc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/certificate-in-social-innovation/): Designing policy solutions and creating social enterprises

## Research Centers and Institutes

- [Centers and Initiatives](https://priceschool.usc.edu/research/centers/): Full listing of Price's research centers and initiatives
- [Research](https://priceschool.usc.edu/research/): Overview of research at USC Price spanning climate, democracy, health, housing, and urban planning

## Faculty

- [Faculty Overview](https://priceschool.usc.edu/faculty/): Information about Price's faculty, including research areas and expertise
- [Faculty Directory](https://priceschool.usc.edu/faculty/directory/): Searchable directory of all faculty members, filterable by program

## Student Life and Resources

- [Current Students](https://priceschool.usc.edu/students/): Student affairs resources, academic support, and campus life information
- [Career Services](https://priceschool.usc.edu/careers/): Career advising, job placement, and professional development for students and alumni

## About

- [About USC Price](https://priceschool.usc.edu/about/): History, mission, leadership, and overview of the school
- [Giving to Price](https://priceschool.usc.edu/about/giving-to-price/): Ways to support USC Price through donations and planned giving
- [News](https://priceschool.usc.edu/news/): News and research updates from USC Price
- [Events](https://priceschool.usc.edu/events/): Upcoming live and virtual events hosted by the school
- [Blog](https://priceschool.usc.edu/price-blog/): The USC Price Blog with updates and student perspectives
- [Podcasts](https://priceschool.usc.edu/podcasts/): PricePod: Public Policy Conversations podcast series

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