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. In addition, we cover how USF Tampa ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, USF Tampa came in at #38. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 38 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 811 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 761 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in psychology from USF Tampa. This makes it the #73 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at USF Tampa is $32,438. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USF Tampa, psychology students borrow a median amount of $20,880 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at USF Tampa is $177 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, 811 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 210 |
| White | 393 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 66 |
Online degrees for the USF Tampa psychology 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 psychology majors earned their master's degree from USF Tampa. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% 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, 58% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 64 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.