University of Southern California
Ranked #27

Different colleges/ schools within the university include College of Arts and Sciences, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, USC School of Architecture, Roski School of Art and Design, Iovine and Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation, Marshall School of Business, USC School of Cinematic Arts, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Kaufman School of Dance, Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC School of Dramatic Arts, Viterbi School of Engineering, Davis School of Gerontology, Keck School of Medicine, Thornton School of Music, Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, USC School of Pharmacy, Price School of Public Policy.

• Highly ranked USC Viterbi School of Engineering leads in technology and innovation: the information sciences, biomedical engineering and homeland security
• USC Marshall School of Business emphasizes entrepreneurship and innovation, collaborative research and social responsibility 
• USC Roski School of Art and Design encourages interdisciplinary, progressive approaches to studio art, design, curatorial practice and critical studies 
• USC Leventhal School of Accounting is focused on critical thinking, communication skills, ethics and professional knowledge
• Famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, astronaut; Will Ferrell, comedian, television and film Producer; George Lucas, film producer of Lucas Films and the Star Wars franchise