Is South University-Tampa worth it?
South University-Tampa is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Tampa, Florida (large city), part of the South University system. It awarded 278 degrees in 2024, most often in registered nursing, family practice nurse and physician associate.
South University-Tampa is part of South University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for South University-Tampa
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$55,439
Median earnings 4 years after
$68,975
Median earnings 10 years after
$34,421
Average net price
$20,434
Completion rate
23%
Completions (2024)
278
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
388
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $102,397 | $119,307 | 2,334 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,635 | $91,363 | 1,002 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $39,761 | $50,681 | 493 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $107,029 | $129,131 | 254 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $59,169 | $74,209 | 205 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $47,710 | $65,167 | 180 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,773 | $53,445 | 177 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate certificate | $113,849 | $120,256 | 168 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $39,722 | $46,885 | 156 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,684 | $39,694 | 90 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $44,682 | $58,915 | 88 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $34,789 | $45,993 | 84 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,713 | $46,322 | 76 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $29,071 | $36,905 | 76 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $41,898 | $55,950 | 57 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 69 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 49 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 24 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | Associate | 12 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | Associate | 11 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 6 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's | 5 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral professional practice | 5 |
| Nursing Education | Master's | 3 |
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Sources: federal figures for South University-Tampa. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page