The University of Tampa: programs, outcomes and local jobs

The University of Tampa at a glance

• 10,572

  students enrolled

• 2,487

  degrees and certificates a year

• 64%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $36,211

  average net price a year

  Tuition $31,162

• $48,397

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $59,436

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  66% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around The University of Tampa

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hillsborough County, where the college is.

• 1,624

  open professional jobs

• 198

  entry level

  14 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  120 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Hillsborough County

  2026-09 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $75,011

  median household income

  Hillsborough County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, biological sciences, which lead to finance (162 open), sales (252 open), operations (184 open), marketing (47 open), human resources (54 open), strategy (13 open).

Hiring most: Citigroup (40), University of South Florida (38), Tampa Electric (33), DTCC (30), Citi (16), Gerdau (16), PwC (16), State of Florida (16).

What they hire for: Engineering (310), Sales (252), Operations (184), Finance (162), Data & Analytics (101), Legal (76). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Tampa Bay.

• CareerSource Tampa BayPlant City · 813-930-7400 · Mon-Fri 8-5, Closed 12 PM-1 PM daily
• CareerSource Tampa BayRuskin · 813-930-7400 · Mon-Fri 8-5, Closed 12 PM-1 PM daily
• CareerSource Tampa BayTampa · 813-930-7400 · 8-5 Mon-Fri Closed 12-1
• CareerSource Tampa BayTampa · 8-5 Mon-Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is The University of Tampa?

The University of Tampa enrolls about 10,572 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Tampa, Florida. It awards about 2,487 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Tampa?

64% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do The University of Tampa graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,397 six years after entry and $59,436 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does The University of Tampa offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. The University of Tampa awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near The University of Tampa?

1,624 open professional jobs are listed in Hillsborough County, 198 of them entry level and 14 saying no experience is needed. Citigroup has the most openings.