Location: Tampa, FL•In-State Tuition: $6,410•Out-of-State Tuition: $17,324•Admission Rate: 41%•Avg SAT: 1235
Median Earnings (1yr)
$21,168
10th percentile
25th percentile in Florida
Est. Median Debt
$18,546
Est. from FL median (4 programs)
Sample: 19 graduates Limited data

Where University of South Florida Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all philosophy bachelors's programs nationally

University of South Florida (estimated ±10%)Other philosophy programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How University of South Florida graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of South Florida earns $21k — 10th percentile among philosophy bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Philosophy bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (22 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of South FloridaTampa$6,410$21,168—$18,546*—
University of Central FloridaOrlando$6,368$35,179—$19,875*0.56
Florida International UniversityMiami$6,565$31,583$24,940$13,134*0.42
Florida State UniversityTallahassee$5,656$27,072$42,507$25,359*0.94
University of FloridaGainesville$6,381$24,048$55,986$17,217*0.72
National Median—$31,652—$22,641*0.72
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with philosophy graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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 University of South Florida, approximately 30% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.