For over 90 years, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy has defined excellence and innovation in public affairs education since 1929. The school ranks 3rd nationwide among 256 schools of public affairs, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.”
The USC Price School is dedicated to education and research that advances society through better democratic governan
ce, more effective social policy, and sustainable urban development. Its faculty and research centers tackle critical societal issues involving health policy and economics, collaborative governance, environment and sustainability, housing policy, nonprofits and philanthropy, mass emergencies and terrorism, economic development, inequality and equity, transportation, immigration, and globalization, among others. Its graduates shape our world as leaders in government, nonprofit agencies, and the private sector. Through a time-honored commitment to public service, a legacy of strong connections to professional leaders, and a world-renowned research portfolio, the mission of the USC Price School is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad.