June 2026
AI Index Report
University of Southern California
- California
- usc.edu
- AIS
- 92.8
- National rank
- #9
- State rank
- #3
- Programs
- 535
Ranks 3rd in California
National Vs State Performance
How does University of Southern California perform in AI Search at a national and state level?
National Rank Over Time
University of Southern California
National rank
#9
June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Ranked by AI Index
Across the U.S.
University of Southern California and the institutions ranked either side of it
Top Programs By State
Where AI recommends University of Southern California, and which of its programs come up in each state.
Most Recommended Programs By State
University of Southern California
Home state: California
32.3%
share of voice in California, ranked #4
Strongest states
- #1California32.3%
- #2Nevada19.7%
- #3Hawaii19.6%
- #4New York18.4%
- #5Arkansas18.3%
- #6Alaska18.2%
Top programs in CA
- #1Health Science5.4%
- #2Business Administration5.2%
- #3Engineering5.2%
- #4Computer Science4.8%
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Top AI Search Competitors
Who is University of Southern California competing with for the programs AI recommends it for
Rank
Competitor
Competing in
Share
- 1Public Relations50%
- 2Music48%
- 3Accounting43%
- 4Accounting42%
- 5Music38%
- 6Communications37%
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What programs is AI recommending and who is University of Southern California competing with?
Your top competitors in
Health Science, Doctoral
Schools competing in AI Search for the same program
- #7
Johns Hopkins Medicine12% - #8
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing12% - #9University of Southern California12%
- #10
University of Michigan11% - #11
Ohio State University10%
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Claim this profilePrompts Visibility
The individual prompts University of Southern California wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.
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Claim this profileAI Citations
Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about University of Southern California.
Most frequently cited pages
The individual pages AI cites most in answers where University of Southern California is mentioned
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Claim this profileSource: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Topics Coverage
What topics does AI cover when it talks about University of Southern California?
Most Covered Topics on AI Search for University of Southern California
Career Outcomes
65%
19,862 answers
Other
33.8%
10,314 answers
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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
