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Statistics at University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,285/yr (-35% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Large (41,500 openings/yr)

ROI 27.3x earnings multiple (10.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #29 of 51 Statistics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Statistics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$723K	$701K	$594K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	28.2x	27.3x	23.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.4x	10.1x	8.6x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	64%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,640

Out-of-state: $69,296 (10.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,172

-57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,792

3.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$70,904

72% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $41,285 place University of South Florida below the $63,187 national median for Statistics — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 27.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 64% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $41,285 far exceeding the $11,792 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #29 out of 51 programs, University of South Florida's financial outcomes for Statistics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $41,285 to $70,904 over five years (72% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of South Florida

A 41% admission rate makes University of South Florida accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 36,299 students in Tampa, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of South Florida's Statistics program score?

A score of 57/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of South Florida trails the majority of Statistics programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Statistics to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Statistics careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 64% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Statistics earnings lower at University of South Florida?

Lower starting pay at University of South Florida may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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