by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how USF Tampa ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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USF Tampa was ranked #124 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 304 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 316 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 71 students received their master’s degree in accounting from USF Tampa. This makes it the #59 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,371 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USF Tampa, accounting students borrow a median amount of $17,084 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,621.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USF Tampa paid an average of $577 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $214 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
Learn more about USF Tampa tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 304 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 149 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 15 |
USF Tampa does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USF Tampa Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from USF Tampa make a median salary of $67,362 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 66 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from USF Tampa in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USF Tampa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 452 |
| Marketing | 425 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 415 |
| General Business/Commerce | 381 |
| Management Information Systems | 210 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.