About University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, is home to University of South Florida, a public university serving roughly 37,210 undergraduates. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 22 to 1.
Nursing programs at University of South Florida
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at these levels: bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), master’s degree in nursing (MSN), and doctoral degree in nursing (DNP). In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 479 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates, about 239 master’s-level nursing graduates, and about 83 doctoral-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. Graduate options (MSN and DNP) are aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $6,400 a year for in-state students and $18,400 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $8,600 a year. About 33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $15,800. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $79,000 one year after finishing and $84,700 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 78% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 91% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
Admission is moderately selective, with about 43% of applicants admitted overall, so a solid academic record helps. Expect the nursing program to have its own application, prerequisite courses, and limited seats. Our guide to getting into nursing school explains what programs typically look for. To work as a nurse in Florida, graduates apply for a license with the Florida Board of Nursing and pass the NCLEX. Before you commit, verify the program’s ACEN or CCNE accreditation and state approval, and compare it with other options on our Florida nursing schools page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.