/ The Readiness Index™ · Q2 2026 Profile

USC Career Center

B+
/ Private University · 82/100 · Strong

USC's career-center ecosystem. Strong LA media + entertainment + tech + Marshall Business pipelines.

/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown

How the grade decomposes.

Placement Outcomes/ 25% weight
82
Employer Engagement/ 22% weight
86
Career Education Quality/ 20% weight
82
Access & Equity/ 18% weight
84
Innovation & Tools/ 15% weight
76
/ 02 / Institution Notes

Best for / Watch out for.

/ Best for

USC students seeking LA media / entertainment / Marshall-aligned business placement.

/ Watch out for

LA-region concentration; alumni-network heavy.

/ 03 / Public-Record Timeline

What's on the record.

2024
Continues LA media + Marshall pipeline