Engineering at University of South Florida
If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at University of South Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Florida sits in Tampa, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Florida
Distance learning is available at University of South Florida. Among 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) studied exclusively online and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of South Florida
Use these rankings to compare University of South Florida’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #6 of 20 |
| Best Value | Florida | #6 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #173 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #296 of 681 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #6 of 20 |
| Best Value | Florida | #6 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #173 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #296 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of South Florida
Graduates of University of South Florida’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,532 |
| 2 years | $64,328 |
| 3 years | $75,210 |
| 4 years | $85,134 |
| 5 years | $91,552 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from University of South Florida report median earnings of $85,134, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of South Florida is $24,528.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at University of South Florida pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.