Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 74.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 74.6%
- Retention Rate
- 91.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $57,743
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,988
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 22:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 57.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $191/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $111,992 | $38,646 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $109,459 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $97,850 | $52,931 |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Master | $87,604 | $24,256 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $86,867 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $84,100 | |
| Homeland Security. | Master | $76,460 | $20,907 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $75,518 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $73,949 | $46,914 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | Master | $73,321 | $34,129 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $71,015 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,727 | $23,172 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,772 | $23,500 |
| Public Health. | Doctoral | $67,660 | $34,545 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $66,566 | $32,976 |
Outcomes Overview
USF graduates earn a median of $57,743 ten years after graduation, which puts their debt-to-income ratio at a manageable 31%. With monthly loan payments of $191, graduates typically spend about 4% of their gross income on student loans. The university's strong health sciences programs feed into Florida's booming healthcare industry, while engineering graduates often join Tampa Bay's growing tech sector or defense contractors. The 94% employment rate reflects solid job market connections. Many alumni stay in Florida, where the cost of living helps stretch those salaries further than in pricier markets. This represents a strong return on investment for a public university education.