Home › University of South Florida

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public · Visit Website

The University of South Florida's main campus is located in Tampa, with additional campuses in St. Petersburg and Sarasota. As a large research university, USF offers a wide array of degree programs across its many colleges. The university is known for its strong research programs and its focus on innovation, with facilities like the USF Research Park supporting these efforts. Its athletic teams compete as the South Florida Bulls in NCAA Division I.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,284/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

56/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$6,410/yr

Out-of-state: $17,324/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 30% of students receive Pell Grants and 25% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$4,785	$19,140	22.1x
$30K – $48K	$6,053	$24,212	17.5x
$48K – $75K	$10,649	$42,596	9.9x
$75K – $110K	$16,385	$65,540	6.5x
$110K+	$17,671	$70,684	6.0x
Sticker price (no aid)	$6,410	$25,640	16.5x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of South Florida

54 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	88	$72,879/yr	High	32.2x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	86	$83,660/yr	Very High	37.9x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	85	$61,046/yr	Very High	34.8x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	80	$54,371/yr	Very High	26.0x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	79	$49,906/yr	Very High	27.3x
Electrical Compare across schools	76	$78,825/yr	Very High	37.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	75	$70,046/yr	Very High	34.6x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	74	$70,047/yr	High	30.4x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$70,659/yr	High	31.9x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	73	$69,672/yr	High	33.9x
Economics Compare across schools	72	$47,351/yr	Very High	23.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	71	$50,442/yr	High	18.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	71	$47,698/yr	High	19.3x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	71	$45,357/yr	High	22.3x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	70	$55,972/yr	Very High	31.3x
Business Administration Compare across schools	69	$45,966/yr	High	20.5x
International Business Compare across schools	67	$44,096/yr	Very High	20.7x
Physics Compare across schools	65	$46,094/yr	Very High	29.4x
Marketing Compare across schools	63	$40,575/yr	Very High	23.6x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	59	$50,975/yr	High	19.6x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	58	$48,565/yr	High	22.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools	58	$43,011/yr	Very High	20.5x
Statistics Compare across schools	57	$41,285/yr	Very High	26.7x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	57	$39,259/yr	High	22.2x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	56	$34,965/yr	Very High	21.9x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	55	$34,703/yr	High	18.9x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	53	$38,938/yr	High	20.4x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	53	$33,249/yr	High	17.2x
Criminology Compare across schools	52	$37,108/yr	High	19.2x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	52	$32,135/yr	High	22.3x
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools	51	$34,427/yr	High	16.8x
Public Health Compare across schools	51	$33,575/yr	High	19.7x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	50	$45,230/yr	Low	19.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools	49	$29,399/yr	High	21.9x
Social Work Compare across schools	48	$37,458/yr	Moderate	17.0x
History Compare across schools	48	$33,474/yr	High	17.0x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	46	$34,530/yr	High	19.1x
Sociology Compare across schools	46	$33,516/yr	High	18.1x
International Relations Compare across schools	46	$30,977/yr	High	20.6x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	45	$35,634/yr	Very High	20.2x
Biology, General Compare across schools	45	$27,034/yr	High	22.4x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	44	$36,048/yr	High	18.4x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	44	$34,105/yr	High	12.3x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	44	$32,438/yr	High	17.2x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	43	$34,073/yr	High	21.1x
Human Services, General Compare across schools	38	$33,351/yr	Moderate	16.4x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	36	$30,696/yr	Very High	15.5x
Anthropology Compare across schools	36	$24,331/yr	High	15.9x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	35	$28,425/yr	High	18.3x
Philosophy Compare across schools	35	$21,168/yr	Very High	21.4x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	33	$28,658/yr	Very High	10.2x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	33	$24,818/yr	Moderate	13.1x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	30	$24,732/yr	Moderate	13.0x
Dance Compare across schools	18	$16,389/yr	Low	5.4x

Compare any program at University of South Florida with another school. Use the comparison tool →

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →