Is University of South Florida worth it?

Tampa, FL · Public · 4-year

University of South Florida is a public, four-year institution in Tampa, Florida (large city). It awarded 14,165 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in health services, psychology and biomedical sciences.

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Federal context for University of South Florida

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$43,017

Median earnings 4 years after

$62,079

Median earnings 10 years after

$57,743

Average net price

$9,812

Completion rate

77%

Completions (2024)

14,165

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

37,207

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Biology, GeneralBachelor's$27,034$49,395728
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's$34,073$56,452707
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's$72,879$84,694588
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's$32,438$47,257584
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's$34,530$53,810533
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's$49,906$73,933422
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's$61,046$90,953407
CriminologyBachelor's$37,108$53,883399
MarketingBachelor's$40,575$65,269395
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's$108,040$116,242372
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's$83,988$112,594312
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's$50,442$51,650292
MedicineFirst professional$62,210$97,089262
Public HealthMaster's$58,339$79,273255
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's$54,371$78,918218

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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's1,092
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's892
Biomedical Sciences, GeneralBachelor's744
Finance, GeneralBachelor's428
Marketing/Marketing Management, GeneralBachelor's389
CriminologyBachelor's388
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseBachelor's362
Computer Systems Analysis/AnalystMaster's342
Biology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBachelor's331
Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's307

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Sources: federal figures for University of South Florida. 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