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 physics.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Physics Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from USF Tampa. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,094 a year. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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.
Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from USF Tampa in 2021-2022, 76% were men and 24% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USF Tampa does not offer an online option for its physics 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.
Of the 4 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from USF Tampa, about 75% were men and 25% 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 master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 88 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 52 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.