University of South Florida: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of South Florida at a glance

• 37,207

  students enrolled

• 14,245

  degrees and certificates a year

• 77%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,812

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,559 in state, $15,473 out of state

• $48,328

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $57,743

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

University of South Florida reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of South Florida

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 health professions, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to clinical (39 open), finance (162 open), sales (252 open), operations (184 open), marketing (47 open), human resources (54 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 University of South Florida?

University of South Florida enrolls about 37,207 students and is a public 4-year institution in Tampa, Florida. It awards about 14,245 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of South Florida?

77% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of South Florida graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,328 six years after entry and $57,743 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of South Florida offer AI or data science degrees?

University of South Florida reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of South Florida?

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.