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Physics at University of South Florida

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, take a look at what University of South Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of South Florida sits in Tampa, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 physics degrees were granted at University of South Florida.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Florida

Many students take online classes at University of South Florida. Among 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at University of South Florida

Rankings can help you compare University of South Florida’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#3 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#23 of 35
Best Value	Nationwide	#53 of 257
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#141 of 259

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#3 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#23 of 35
Best Value	Nationwide	#53 of 257
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#141 of 259

Earnings for Physics Graduates from University of South Florida

Those who finish University of South Florida’s Physics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$44,598
2 years	$39,909
3 years	$57,060
4 years	$72,524
5 years	$78,010

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Physics graduates from University of South Florida take home a median $72,524, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from University of South Florida is $22,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Physics graduates at University of South Florida, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at University of South Florida are 18% women (9) and 82% men (40).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of South Florida

Of the 37 bachelor’s physics graduates at University of South Florida, 14% were women (5) and 86% were men (32).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, above the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at University of South Florida

Of the 6 master’s physics degrees awarded at University of South Florida, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of South Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	6

Physics Doctoral Program at University of South Florida

Of the 6 doctoral physics degrees awarded at University of South Florida, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of South Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	4

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Physics Concentrations at University of South Florida

This Physics program at University of South Florida includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	49

Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Those who complete Physics program at University of South Florida work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Physicists	$111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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.