University of South Florida Acceptance Rate & Chances CDS VERIFIED
Florida (South) · 36,452 undergrads · ~42 avg class size · 19:1 student-faculty · $6,400/yr sticker
public Tier 4
Median earnings (10yr)
$57K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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Career outcomes · 10 sources
Median graduate earnings · 1.6 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost · est. lifetime ROI $346K.
Earnings cross-referenced across 10 sources (College Scorecard, Opportunity Insights, Georgetown CEW, FREOPP, PayScale, and more).
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Tech hubs: Strong pipeline to Tampa Bay software shops, not Silicon Valley tier.
- Healthcare: USF medical school + hospital systems create nursing/admin pathways in Florida.
- Defense contractors: Proximity to MacDill AFB + Lockheed Martin facilities in Tampa area.
- Cruise/hospitality: Port of Tampa and Miami resort chains recruit heavily from USF.
- Finance: Regional banking in Florida, but limited Wall Street recruitment compared to state schools.
About University of South Florida
R1 public in Tampa. Strong public health, marine science, business. Fast-rising research profile.
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