Nursing at University of South Florida
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what University of South Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Florida is located in Tampa, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 673 nursing graduations were recorded at University of South Florida.
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Studying Online at University of South Florida
Distance learning is available at University of South Florida. Of 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) studied exclusively online and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of South Florida
Rankings can help you compare University of South Florida’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #5 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 506 |
| Best Value | Florida | #22 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #183 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #490 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #5 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 506 |
| Best Value | Florida | #22 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #183 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #490 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of South Florida
Those who finish University of South Florida’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,004 |
| 2 years | $75,483 |
| 3 years | $79,066 |
| 4 years | $87,697 |
| 5 years | $102,046 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of South Florida earn a median of $87,697, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of South Florida stands at $22,452.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at University of South Florida, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of South Florida are 87% women (583) and 13% men (90).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of South Florida
Of the 362 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of South Florida, 87% were women (315) and 13% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 168 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 91 |
| Black / African American | 41 |
| Asian | 29 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 49% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of South Florida
Among the 223 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of South Florida, 87% were women (195) and 13% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of South Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 118 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 48 |
| Black / African American | 25 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 43% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, above the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of South Florida
Of the 1 doctoral nursing graduates at University of South Florida, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of South Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of South Florida
The Nursing program at University of South Florida offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 585 |
| Nursing Science | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 87 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of South Florida work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.