South University-Tampa: programs, outcomes and local jobs

South University-Tampa at a glance

• 388

  students enrolled

• 281

  degrees and certificates a year

• 23%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $20,434

  average net price a year

  Tuition $15,732

• $34,115

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $34,421

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  76% working

What students study

AI and data programs

South University-Tampa reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around South University-Tampa

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hillsborough County, where the college is.

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• 2,201

  open professional jobs

• 370

  entry level

  19 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  101 jobs

• 4.6%

  unemployment in Hillsborough County

  2026-08 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $75,011

  median household income

  Hillsborough County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to clinical (59 open), finance (268 open), sales (388 open), operations (253 open), marketing (90 open), human resources (81 open).

Hiring most: Citigroup (49), DTCC (38), University of South Florida (38), PwC (22), State of Florida (21), Philip Morris International (18), AEVEX (15), Deloitte (15).

What they hire for: Sales (388), Engineering (307), Finance (268), Operations (253), Data & Analytics (153), Legal (102). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Tampa Bay.

• CareerSource Tampa BayPlant City · 813-930-7400 · Mon-Fri 8-5, Closed 12 PM-1 PM daily
• CareerSource Tampa BayRuskin · 813-930-7400 · Mon-Fri 8-5, Closed 12 PM-1 PM daily
• CareerSource Tampa BayTampa · 813-930-7400 · 8-5 Mon-Fri Closed 12-1
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Common questions

How big is South University-Tampa?

South University-Tampa enrolls about 388 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Tampa, Florida. It awards about 281 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at South University-Tampa?

23% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do South University-Tampa graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,115 six years after entry and $34,421 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does South University-Tampa offer AI or data science degrees?

South University-Tampa reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near South University-Tampa?

2,201 open professional jobs are listed in Hillsborough County, 370 of them entry level and 19 saying no experience is needed. Citigroup has the most openings.