History at The University of Tampa

Starting at under $28,000 with $20,500 in debt creates a challenging first-year financial picture for University of Tampa history graduates. While that debt load is relatively modest in absolute terms, it represents nearly nine months of earnings—a significant burden when you're making roughly $2,300 monthly before taxes.

The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) makes it hard to draw firm conclusions, but the available data reveals an unusual pattern: these graduates earn less than the national median for history majors yet rank at the 60th percentile within Florida. That's not a contradiction—it simply means Florida history graduates generally face tough earnings prospects, and Tampa's program lands in the middle of that difficult landscape. Compare these outcomes to University of Miami history grads earning $35,633 or even Florida State at $27,944, and you see the range of possibilities within the state.

For families comfortable with private school tuition, this outcome should prompt serious questions. You're likely paying significantly more than in-state rates at Florida's public universities, yet the career launch appears comparable to—or weaker than—what those schools deliver. Unless your child has compelling reasons to attend University of Tampa specifically (location, campus culture, specific faculty), the cost-benefit calculation doesn't favor this choice for a history major. The public flagships offer better value for this particular degree.