by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how USF Tampa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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USF Tampa was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public health 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 #3 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 202 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 224 students received their master’s degree in public health from USF Tampa. This makes it the #11 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,575 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USF Tampa, public health students borrow a median amount of $30,098 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at USF Tampa is $258 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USF Tampa was $577 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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, 202 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from USF Tampa. About 19% were men and 81% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the USF Tampa public health bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USF Tampa Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from USF Tampa make a median salary of $58,339 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
Of the 181 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from USF Tampa in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 1,044 |
| Nursing | 817 |
| Communication Sciences | 218 |
| Medicine | 165 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 127 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.