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Physics at University of South Florida

We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of South Florida USF compares to other colleges that offer physics.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Popularity
• Earnings
• Student Debt
• Student Demographics

Physics Degrees Available at University of South Florida USF

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
• Master’s Degree in Physics
• Doctorate Degree in Physics

University of South Florida USF Physics Rankings

University of South Florida USF is a solid choice among schools offering physics. Specifically, it ranked #117 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida	3
Best Value Physics Schools in Florida	3
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida	4
Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	4
Best Value Physics Schools in the Southeast Region	4
Best Physics Schools in Florida	5
Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	16
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	19
Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region	21
Best Value Physics Schools	49
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	117
Best Physics Schools	126

Popularity of Physics at University of South Florida USF

During the most recent reporting year, University of South Florida handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in physics.

How Much Do Physics Graduates from University of South Florida USF Make?

Salary of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Physics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of South Florida USF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,524 a year. This is above $58,776, the median for all majors at University of South Florida USF.

How Much Student Debt Do Physics Graduates from University of South Florida USF Have?

Student Debt of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Florida USF, physics students accumulate a median of $22,750 in student loans. This is above $21,829, the typical median for all majors at University of South Florida USF.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physics from University of South Florida USF Cost?

University of South Florida USF Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$4,559	$15,473
Fees	$1,851	$1,851

Learn more about University of South Florida USF tuition and fees.

University of South Florida USF Physics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 86% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.

The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Florida USF were White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a bachelor’s in physics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	10
White	17
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	4

University of South Florida USF Physics Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 83% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.

The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at University of South Florida USF are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a master’s in physics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	0
Non-Resident Aliens	6
Other Races	0

University of South Florida USF Physics Doctoral Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 50% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of South Florida USF were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a doctoral in physics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	0

Physics Student Diversity at University of South Florida USF

Review the following statistics on the composition of the physics majors at University of South Florida.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• Image Credit: By Rick DeBow under License More about our data sources and methodologies.