Class of 2022 Placement Report

The USC Annenberg School is distinctive in the comprehensive nature of the academic programs we offer. With programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as those that are theory-based and others rooted in professional practice — along with a robust research portfolio — we are in the unique position of training our students to think critically and from a 360-degree perspective. Our students leave USC Annenberg able to recognize patterns and help their employers take advantage of new opportunities that are not always visible to those whose educational background is more traditional and singularly focused.

Each year, the office of Career Development performs a placement survey of all Annenberg graduates one year after graduation. The placement data that is obtained through the survey is supplemented by data from LinkedIn as well as reports submitted by faculty members, and academic advisors. Through these means, data on 88% of 2022 graduates are available*. We are pleased to report that the overall numbers are very strong: 98% of students who graduated with a BA were employed 12 months after graduation and 99% of students who graduated with a master’s degree were employed within that same timeframe. 

Undergraduate Students 

91% of Journalism (BA) graduates found employment within one year of graduation.
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99% of Public Relations (BA) graduates found employment within one year of graduation.
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99% of Communication (BA) graduates found employment within one year of graduation.
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Graduate Students

100% of Journalism (MS) graduates found employment within one year of graduation.
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100% of Public Relations and Advertising (MA)** graduates found employment within one year of graduation.
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99% of Communication Management (MCG) graduates found employment within one year of graduation.
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98% of Communication Management Online (MCG) graduates found employment within one year of graduation.
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100% of Digital Social Media (MS) graduates found employment within one year of graduation.
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94% of Global Communication (MA) / Global Media (MSc) graduates found employment within one year of graduation.
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95% of Public Diplomacy (MPD) graduates found employment within one year of graduation.
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97% of Specialized Journalism (MA) found employment within one year of graduation. 
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100% of Specialized Journalism (Arts and Culture) (MA) found employment within one year of graduation. 
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*Data was collected on 948 students, about 88% of the total graduates of the Class of 2022. Information found through survey, LinkedIn, or faculty/staff update. Employment is defined as a full-time paid internship, full-time job, and enrollment in graduate school.