Dr. Dan Schrage

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dan Schrage serves as an Associate Professor (Teaching) at USC Dornsife. His academic work primarily focuses on sociology, with special interests in racial inequality, labor-market inequality, organizations, economic sociology, and statistical computational methods. Dan has pursued an A.B. degree in Computer Science and a Ph.D. in Sociology, both from Harvard University. His research contributes to a deeper understanding of the economic dynamics that shape social structures, particularly in the context of inequality and organizational behavior. He aims to engage students in these critical discussions, emphasizing the importance of these issues in today's society.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.