Median Earnings (1yr)
$113,849
36th percentile (60th in FL)
Sample Size
168
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How South University-Tampa graduates compare to all programs nationally

South University-Tampa graduates earn $114k, placing them in the 36th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing grad-cert programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in Florida (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
South University-Tampa$113,849$108,725
Florida Atlantic University$111,689
National Median$116,488

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
$4,879$111,689

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At South University-Tampa, approximately 48% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.