Tuition and Fees

The USC Master of Liberal Studies Program administers a need-blind admission policy—students are admitted without regard to their ability to pay.

USC graduate tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year is $1,473 per unit.  MLS courses are three units each.  Consult the University Schedule of Classes for the tuition and fees applicable to graduate units for the semester of enrollment. 

You need an education as dynamic as you are, one that broadens your thinking and prepares you for the next step.

The USC Master of Liberal Studies takes you where you want to go, on your schedule.

Take evening courses, part-time or full-time, with world-class USC faculty. Explore a wide range of interdisciplinary studies and pursue your intellectual passion for lifelong learning through your summative master’s project. Benefit from individual mentoring, personal attention, and USC’s legendary alumni network. Sharpen your ability to think, research, and express yourself critically.

The USC Master of Liberal Studies program does not require a GRE.  Sample up to three courses before applying.  See and hear what some of our alumni say.

Whether for professional advancement or for personal enrichment, whether you’re interested in lifelong learning or interdisciplinary studies, join us, where options meet opportunities.