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4-Year Tuition, Financial Aid, Online Degrees, Transfer Acceptance Rate, Address, Location, graduation rates, career outcomes. See costs, majors, and admissions information.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/schools\/university-of-south-florida\/\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/schools\/university-of-south-florida\/\"\n },\n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"EDsmart\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\"\n },\n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"EDsmart\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\"\n },\n \"articleBody\": \"University of South Florida is a public university in Tampa, FL. Students most often pursue Computer Engineering and Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. Inside the classroom, students benefit from a 22:1 student-faculty ratio, and 91.3% first-year retention. Faculty pair challenging syllabi with intentional mentoring so learners keep momentum even as expectations rise. 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Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and EDsmart's 2026 rankings.<\/p>\n \n \n <div class=\"school-overview\"><p>University of South Florida is a public university in Tampa, FL. Students most often pursue Computer Engineering and Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.<\/p><p>Inside the classroom, students benefit from a 22:1 student-faculty ratio, and 91.3% first-year retention. Faculty pair challenging syllabi with intentional mentoring so learners keep momentum even as expectations rise.<\/p><p>EDsmart calculates return on investment at 147.2%, roughly 97.3 points higher than typical outcomes. Expect the strongest outcomes for students who appreciate an encouraging campus with room to explore and career-focused learners aiming for high-impact outcomes.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-badge-column\">\n <div class=\"grade-badge\">\n <div class=\"grade\">A-<\/div>\n <div class=\"label\">Ranking<\/div>\n <div class=\"rank\">#176 of 1,947<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/our-rankings\/\" class=\"grade-badge-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How We Rank Schools<\/a>\n <span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #FFFFFF; --hover-text: #0A1C4A;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Lower tuition<\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Solid ROI potential<\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Public school option<\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Large campus life<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <section class=\"at-a-glance\" id=\"at-a-glance\">\n <div class=\"at-a-glance-title\">At a Glance<\/div>\n <div class=\"at-a-glance-grid\">\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Ranking<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">#176 of 1,947 (Top 9%)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Tuition<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">$6,410<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Net Price<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">$9,812<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">4-Year Tuition<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">$25,640<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Acceptance Rate<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">43.2%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Transfer Rate<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">9.7%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Student Population<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">37,207<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Student-Faculty<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">22:1<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Grad Rate (150% time)<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">76.8%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Grad Rate (8-year)<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">74.8%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Retention Rate<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">91.3%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">4-Yr Earnings<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">$62,079<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">ROI<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">147.2%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"best-for\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Who is University of South Florida Best For?<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n A quick look at who tends to feel most at home here based on outcomes and campus context.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"best-for-grid\"><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #FFFFFF; --hover-text: #0A1C4A;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Momentum seekers needing high retention<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Career maximizers chasing high ROI<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Families tracking affordability closely<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Explorers drawn to vibrant campus scale<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(0, 179, 198); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #00B3C6; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Students seeking strong career outcomes<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n <div class=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"stickyNav\">\n <div class=\"sticky-nav-inner\">\n <nav class=\"sticky-nav-content\" aria-label=\"Section navigation\">\n <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"nav-tab active\">Overview<\/a>\n <a href=\"#best-for\" class=\"nav-tab\">Best For<\/a>\n <a href=\"#scores\" class=\"nav-tab\">EDsmart Grades<\/a>\n <a href=\"#financial\" class=\"nav-tab\">Cost & Aid<\/a>\n <a href=\"#career\" class=\"nav-tab\">ROI & Outcomes<\/a>\n <a href=\"#acceptance\" class=\"nav-tab\">Acceptance<\/a>\n <a href=\"#programs\" class=\"nav-tab\">Academics<\/a>\n <a href=\"#online\" class=\"nav-tab\">Online<\/a>\n <a href=\"#demographics\" class=\"nav-tab\">Student Demographics<\/a>\n <a href=\"#our-take\" class=\"nav-tab\">Our Take<\/a>\n <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"nav-tab\">FAQ<\/a>\n <a href=\"#similar\" class=\"nav-tab\">Similar Schools<\/a>\n <a href=\"#nearby\" class=\"nav-tab\">Nearby Schools<\/a>\n <a href=\"#contact-info\" class=\"nav-tab\">Contact<\/a>\n <a href=\"#methodologyBox\" class=\"nav-tab\">Methodology<\/a>\n <\/nav>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"scores\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">EDsmart Scores Summary<\/h2>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.3); margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Overall Ranking<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success);\">#176 of 1,947<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Top 9% of all institutions<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EDsmart Score<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-white);\">91.0 \/ 100 (national index)<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Curved score (top institution = 100.0)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Value Rating<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-aqua);\">4.55 \/ 5<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Based on ROI and outcomes<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"category-grades\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"A\">\n <div class=\"category-name\">Completion<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade\">A<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-rank\">#203 of 1,947<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"B+\">\n <div class=\"category-name\">Affordability<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade\">B+<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-rank\">#448 of 1,947<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"B-\">\n <div class=\"category-name\">Support<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade\">B-<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-rank\">#1,082 of 1,947<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"B\">\n <div class=\"category-name\">Career Outcomes<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade\">B<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-rank\">#921 of 1,947<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;\">University of South Florida graduates 76.8% of students within 150% of normal time (the completion rate used in EDsmart rankings), with an 8-year award rate of 74.8% and keeps 91.3% of first-year students. Affordability earns a B+ compared with similar schools.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/our-rankings\/\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How we calculate this \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"financial\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Cost & Financial Aid<\/h2>\n <section class=\"quick-answers\"><h3>Quick Answers<\/h3><div class=\"data-grid\"><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What does it cost?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Depends on income<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">$4,122-$18,497 annual net price based on family income.<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__meta\"><a href=\"#financial\">Review brackets \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What's the graduation rate?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Highly likely<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">76.8% graduate within 150% of normal time (the completion rate used in EDsmart rankings). The College Scorecard 8-year award rate is 74.8%. 65.4% complete in four years (IPEDS 100% time).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What are job outcomes?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Highly likely<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">83.4% of alumni are employed within three years of leaving. Median earnings four years after graduation are $62,079. Pay varies by major.<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__meta\"><a href=\"#programs\">Explore majors \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,196,140,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,179,198,0.15) 100%); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Get Your Personalized Cost Estimate<\/div>\n <p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">The costs shown are averages. Use University of South Florida's net price calculator to get an estimate based on your family's financial situation.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tup-ofa.forest.usf.edu\/npc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 17px; display: inline-block; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s ease;\">Calculate Your Net Price \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">Total Degree Cost Summary<\/h3>\n <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px;\">4-Year Total Cost (Pay with Cash)<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white);\">$91,436<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">$22,859 \u00d7 4 years<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px;\">Average Total Cost (Pay with Financial Aid)<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">$42,160<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">$9,812 \u00d7 4.3 years average<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Time to Degree<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.6;\">\n <strong>Average:<\/strong> 4.3 years | <strong>4-Year Rate:<\/strong> 65.4% | <strong>6-Year Rate:<\/strong> 76.8% | <strong>8-Year Rate:<\/strong> 74.8%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n Most students finish in about four to five years. Four-year completion is 65.4% and six-year completion is 76.8%.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Annual Cost Comparison<\/h3>\n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Pay with Cash<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">$22,859<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Pay with Financial Aid<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">$9,812<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Cost of Undergraduate Attendance<\/h3>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.<\/p>\n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\" open>\n <summary style=\"padding: 18px 24px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); list-style: none;\">View cost of attendance line items<\/summary>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\">\n <table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n <thead>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Costs to Consider<\/th>\n <th style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Price<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Tuition and Fees<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$6,410<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Books and Supplies<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$770<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">On-Campus Room and Board<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$14,440<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">On-Campus Other Expenses<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$4,896<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\">Total On-Campus Cost<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;\">$22,859<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <p style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">\n Tip: focus on the rows that match your living plan\u2014commuters can swap in off-campus estimates while residential students should budget for housing, meals, and incidental fees.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Students Receiving Aid<\/h3>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 15px 20px; align-items: center;\">\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Pell Grant<\/div>\n <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"flex: 1; height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"height: 100%; width: 29.4%; background: var(--color-tertiary-600);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; min-width: 50px; text-align: right;\">29.4%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Federal Loan<\/div>\n <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"flex: 1; height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"height: 100%; width: 0.0%; background: var(--color-tertiary-600);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; min-width: 50px; text-align: right;\">0.0%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <p style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">\n Use these bars to gauge how many classmates rely on need-based dollars\u2014lower Pell or loan shares may signal a wealthier student body or generous institutional grants.\n <\/p>\n \n <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> About 29.4% of University of South Florida students receive Pell Grants \u2014 slightly below the national average, highlighting ongoing affordability priorities.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n<div style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600;\">Net Price by Family Income<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n Average annual net price after financial aid, based on family income. Your actual cost may vary depending on your specific financial situation.\n <\/p>\n \n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n\n <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$0 - $30,000<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-aqua); font-weight: 700;\">$4,122<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 22.3%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-aqua) 0%, var(--color-aqua) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $0-$30K\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$30,001 - $48,000<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-aqua); font-weight: 700;\">$5,444<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 29.4%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-aqua) 0%, var(--color-aqua) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $30K-$48K\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$48,001 - $75,000<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">$9,326<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 50.4%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-tertiary-600) 0%, var(--color-tertiary-600) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $48K-$75K\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$75,001 - $110,000<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$15,224<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 82.3%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $75K-$110K\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$110,001+<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$18,497<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 100.0%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $110K+\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 20px;\">\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Understanding These Numbers:<\/strong> Net price varies significantly by income level. Low-income families pay less than $4,122 annually, while high-income families pay $18,497. Use University of South Florida's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.\n <\/p>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">4-Year Total Cost Estimates:<\/div>\n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 10px;\">\n\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$0-$30K families<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-aqua); font-weight: 700;\">~$18,549<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$30K-$48K families<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-aqua); font-weight: 700;\">~$24,498<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$48K-$75K families<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">~$41,967<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$75K-$110K families<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">~$68,508<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-warning); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">AFFORDABILITY ALERT<\/div>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <strong>If your family earns $75K-$110K:<\/strong> Expect to pay around <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">$15,224\/year<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n <strong>If your family earns $110K+:<\/strong> Expect to pay around <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">$18,497\/year<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <a href=\"#financial\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-top: 10px; display: inline-block;\">See all income brackets \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"career\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">ROI & Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Return on Investment<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 48px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 12px;\">147.2%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Based on 6-year median earnings vs. total degree cost<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Median Earnings (4 Years After Graduation)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$62,079<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">10-Year Median Earnings<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$57,743<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Average Years to Graduate<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">4.3 years<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Average Student Debt<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$17,988<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Repayment Rate (3yr)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">57.5%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Employment Rate<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">83.4%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Graduate Earnings Distribution<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Earnings range for University of South Florida graduates 6 years after enrollment, showing the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile. This illustrates the variation in outcomes across different majors and career paths.<\/p>\n <div style=\"height: 120px;\">\n <canvas id=\"earningsRangeChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n Graduates earn a median of $62,079 four years after graduation \u2014 roughly 3% above the national median.\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Payback Period<\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;\">0.68 years<\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 4px;\">Total Degree Cost \u00f7 Annual Earnings<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">University of South Florida vs. National Average<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">Comparison of key performance metrics showing how University of South Florida's outcomes compare to the national average across earnings, graduation rates, retention, ROI, and employment. This contextualizes University of South Florida's performance within the broader higher education landscape.<\/p>\n <canvas id=\"comparisonChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> University of South Florida graduates report median earnings of $62,079 four years after graduation, +3% above the national median. The 147.2% ROI indicates solid long-term value.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"acceptance\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Acceptance & Selectivity<\/h2>\n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Getting In<\/h3>\n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Acceptance Rate<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">43.2%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Moderately Selective<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">National Average<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">69%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Average acceptance rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Evidence-Based Reading<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">580-660<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Math<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">550-660<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Writing<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">ACT Composite<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">24-29<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">SAT & ACT<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">Required<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Undergraduate Enrollment<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">37,207<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Full-Time Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">84.3%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Part-Time Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">15.7%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Retention Rate<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">91.3%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Grad Rate (150% time)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">76.8%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Grad Rate (8-year)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">74.8%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Student-Faculty Ratio<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">22:1<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700;\">How to Get Into University of South Florida<\/h3>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">1. Meet Academic Requirements:<\/strong> \n University of South Florida requires strong academic performance. Aim for test scores within the reported ranges and maintain a competitive GPA. Most admitted students rank in the top 10% of their high school class.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">2. Build a Strong Application:<\/strong> \n Beyond test scores, focus on crafting compelling essays, securing strong letters of recommendation, and highlighting extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership and commitment.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">3. Understand Selectivity:<\/strong> \n With an acceptance rate of 43.2%, University of South Florida is moderately selective. Consider applying early decision if available, as early applicants often have higher acceptance rates.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">4. Financial Planning:<\/strong> \n Review the net price calculator and financial aid options early. Many students receive significant aid, making the actual cost lower than the sticker price.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\">\n <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Contact the admissions office directly for the most current application requirements, deadlines, and any special programs (like early decision or early action) that might improve your chances.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> University of South Florida accepts 43.2% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Focus on strong academics, meaningful extracurriculars, and compelling essays to stand out. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1130 and 1320 on the SAT.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"programs\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Academic Programs<\/h2>\n <div class=\"chart-container\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Undergraduate Program Distribution<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">Breakdown of the most popular majors and fields of study among University of South Florida undergraduates. Biology, General, Health Services\/Allied Health\/Health Sciences, Gen, and Psychology, General draw the most students.<\/p>\n <canvas id=\"programsChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Biology, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">11.4%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Health Services\/Allied Health\/Health Sciences, Gen<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">9.3%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Psychology, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">7.3%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">4.5%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Finance and Financial Management Services<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">4.5%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Communication and Media Studies<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">4.4%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">See more majors<\/summary>\n <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Criminology<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">4.1%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Marketing<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">4.0%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/details>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <div style=\"margin-top: 50px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Highest Earning Programs<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n Median earnings five years after graduation for each program. These figures help illustrate ROI by field of study and degree level.\n <\/p>\n\n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600;\">Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor's Degrees)<\/h4>\n \n \n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <canvas id=\"undergradEarningsChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n \n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">1. Computer Engineering<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$99,737<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">2. Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$98,101<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">3. Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$91,728<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Show additional high-earning majors<\/summary>\n <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">4. Mechanical Engineering<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$91,161<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">5. Industrial Engineering<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$89,514<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">6. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$85,063<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">7. Chemical Engineering<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$84,431<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">8. Management Information Systems and Services<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$82,726<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">9. Civil Engineering<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$80,617<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">10. Physics<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$78,010<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n <h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600;\">Graduate Programs (Master's, Doctoral, Professional)<\/h4>\n \n \n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <canvas id=\"gradEarningsChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n \n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">1. Medicine (First Professional Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$161,763<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">2. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$133,440<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">3. Business Administration, Management and Operations (Doctoral Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$133,082<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Show additional graduate majors<\/summary>\n <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">4. Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$132,476<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">5. Computer Systems Analysis (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$127,236<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">6. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$119,872<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">7. Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$118,661<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">8. Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$116,007<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">9. Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$98,458<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">10. Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$97,700<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 20px;\">\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Program Choice Matters:<\/strong> Undergraduate: Computer Engineering grads earn $99,737\u201428% more than Physics ($78,010). Graduate: Medicine programs lead with $161,763 median earnings. Your program and degree level choice significantly impact career earnings.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"online\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Online Degrees & Distance Learning<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n College Scorecard reports fully online programs for University of South Florida. Below are the most popular options based on the number of recent graduates, followed by a quick look at the breadth of online offerings by degree level.\n <br><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collegescorecard.ed.gov\/data\/\" style=\"color: var(--color-link);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: U.S. Department of Education \u2013 College Scorecard<\/a><\/span>\n <\/p>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Most Popular Online Degrees<\/h3>\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 0; list-style: disc;\">\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Biology, General<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 1,184 graduates)<\/li>\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Psychology, General<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 758 graduates)<\/li>\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Finance and Financial Management Services<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 466 graduates)<\/li>\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Communication and Media Studies<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 461 graduates)<\/li>\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Marketing<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 419 graduates)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; display: grid; gap: 18px;\">\n <div>\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px;\">What This School Offers Online, at a Glance<\/h3>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">College Scorecard flags the following online degree and certificate programs for this institution. Expand each credential level to view the complete list of available subjects.<\/p>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Bachelor's Degrees (65 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n <li>Psychology, General<\/li>\n <li>Finance and Financial Management Services<\/li>\n <li>Communication and Media Studies<\/li>\n <li>Marketing<\/li>\n <li>Business\/Commerce, General<\/li>\n <li>Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities<\/li>\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods<\/li>\n <li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Management Information Systems and Services<\/li>\n <li>Communication Disorders Sciences and Services<\/li>\n <li>Political Science and Government<\/li>\n <li>Economics<\/li>\n <li>English Language and Literature, General<\/li>\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n <li>Chemical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Natural Resources Conservation and Research<\/li>\n <li>Civil Engineering<\/li>\n <li>History<\/li>\n <li>Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering<\/li>\n <li>International Relations and National Security Studies<\/li>\n <li>Fine and Studio Arts<\/li>\n <li>Anthropology<\/li>\n <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n <li>Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication<\/li>\n <li>International Business<\/li>\n <li>Industrial Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Social Work<\/li>\n <li>Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/li>\n <li>Computer Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Human Services, General<\/li>\n <li>Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services<\/li>\n <li>Mathematics<\/li>\n <li>Sociology<\/li>\n <li>Physics<\/li>\n <li>Drama\/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft<\/li>\n <li>Hospitality Administration\/Management<\/li>\n <li>Statistics<\/li>\n <li>Microbiological Sciences and Immunology<\/li>\n <li>Geological and Earth Sciences\/Geosciences<\/li>\n <li>Geography and Cartography<\/li>\n <li>Philosophy<\/li>\n <li>Dance<\/li>\n <li>Special Education and Teaching<\/li>\n <li>Design and Applied Arts<\/li>\n <li>Visual and Performing Arts, Other<\/li>\n <li>Gerontology<\/li>\n <li>Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations<\/li>\n <li>Business\/Managerial Economics<\/li>\n <li>Music<\/li>\n <li>Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies<\/li>\n <li>Clinical\/Medical Laboratory Science\/Research and Allied Professions<\/li>\n <li>Biological and Physical Sciences<\/li>\n <li>Insurance<\/li>\n <li>Health and Medical Administrative Services<\/li>\n <li>Religion\/Religious Studies<\/li>\n <li>Biomedical\/Medical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n <li>Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n <li>Information Science\/Studies<\/li>\n <li>Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n <li>Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n <li>Area Studies<\/li>\n <li>Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions<\/li>\n <li>Computer\/Information Technology Administration and Management<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Master's Degrees (62 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Public Health<\/li>\n <li>Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Accounting and Related Services<\/li>\n <li>Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology<\/li>\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n <li>Health and Physical Education\/Fitness<\/li>\n <li>Finance and Financial Management Services<\/li>\n <li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Marketing<\/li>\n <li>Computer Science<\/li>\n <li>Civil Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Architecture<\/li>\n <li>Business\/Commerce, General<\/li>\n <li>Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions<\/li>\n <li>Industrial Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Public Administration<\/li>\n <li>Music<\/li>\n <li>Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities<\/li>\n <li>City\/Urban, Community and Regional Planning<\/li>\n <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n <li>Materials Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Communication and Media Studies<\/li>\n <li>Natural Resources Conservation and Research<\/li>\n <li>Fine and Studio Arts<\/li>\n <li>Journalism<\/li>\n <li>Anthropology<\/li>\n <li>Student Counseling and Personnel Services<\/li>\n <li>Geological and Earth Sciences\/Geosciences<\/li>\n <li>Environmental\/Environmental Health Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Biotechnology<\/li>\n <li>Biomedical\/Medical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Economics<\/li>\n <li>Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services<\/li>\n <li>Health and Medical Administrative Services<\/li>\n <li>Psychology, General<\/li>\n <li>Computer Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Statistics<\/li>\n <li>Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/li>\n <li>Hospitality Administration\/Management<\/li>\n <li>Mathematics<\/li>\n <li>History<\/li>\n <li>English Language and Literature, General<\/li>\n <li>Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology<\/li>\n <li>Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n <li>Political Science and Government<\/li>\n <li>Chemical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology<\/li>\n <li>Microbiological Sciences and Immunology<\/li>\n <li>Education, General<\/li>\n <li>Area Studies<\/li>\n <li>Sociology<\/li>\n <li>Religion\/Religious Studies<\/li>\n <li>Physics<\/li>\n <li>Geography and Cartography<\/li>\n <li>Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies<\/li>\n <li>Environmental Design<\/li>\n <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n <li>Philosophy<\/li>\n <li>Real Estate<\/li>\n <li>Psychology, Other<\/li>\n <li>Engineering, General<\/li>\n <li>Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Doctoral Degrees (39 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n <li>Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/li>\n <li>Computer Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Communication Disorders Sciences and Services<\/li>\n <li>Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Geological and Earth Sciences\/Geosciences<\/li>\n <li>Psychology, General<\/li>\n <li>Physics<\/li>\n <li>Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other<\/li>\n <li>Mathematics<\/li>\n <li>Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology<\/li>\n <li>Philosophy<\/li>\n <li>Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language<\/li>\n <li>English Language and Literature, General<\/li>\n <li>Civil Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Communication and Media Studies<\/li>\n <li>Anthropology<\/li>\n <li>Educational Administration and Supervision<\/li>\n <li>Cell\/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences<\/li>\n <li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences<\/li>\n <li>International Relations and National Security Studies<\/li>\n <li>Environmental\/Environmental Health Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Criminology<\/li>\n <li>Chemical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Sociology<\/li>\n <li>Industrial Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology<\/li>\n <li>Biomedical\/Medical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Music<\/li>\n <li>Gerontology<\/li>\n <li>Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing<\/li>\n <li>History<\/li>\n <li>Geography and Cartography<\/li>\n <li>Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services<\/li>\n <li>Engineering, General<\/li>\n <li>Economics<\/li>\n <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n <li>Social Work<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Graduate\/Professional Certificates (2 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Curriculum and Instruction<\/li>\n <li>Educational Administration and Supervision<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online First Professional Degrees (4 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Medicine<\/li>\n <li>Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration<\/li>\n <li>Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing<\/li>\n <li>Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"demographics\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Student Demographics<\/h2>\n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Student Population<\/h3>\n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Total Undergraduate Enrollment<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">37,207<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Full-Time Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">84.3%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Part-Time Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">15.7%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Male Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">43.2%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Female Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">56.8%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Caucasian<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">43.3%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Asian<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">8.8%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Hispanic<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">24.2%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Black<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">8.0%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">29.4%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"chart-container\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Racial & Ethnic Diversity<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Undergraduate student body composition by racial and ethnic background. This reflects University of South Florida's commitment to diversity and inclusion in admissions.<\/p>\n <canvas id=\"ethnicityChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"chart-container\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Gender Distribution<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Gender breakdown of University of South Florida's undergraduate population. The university maintains a roughly balanced gender distribution across its student body.<\/p>\n <canvas id=\"genderChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">\n Graduation Rate Equity Analysis\n <\/h3>\n <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n How well does University of South Florida support students from different economic backgrounds?\n <\/p>\n \n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">75.5%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Non-Pell Students<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">78.2%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(245,183,61,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Equity Gap<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">2.7 pts<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px; text-transform: capitalize;\">excellent equity<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">What this means:<\/strong> Lower-income students (Pell Grant recipients) graduate at nearly the same rate as higher-income students, indicating strong institutional support for all economic backgrounds.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Compare graduation rates by race\/ethnicity<\/summary>\n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Graduation Rates by Race\/Ethnicity<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n Six-year graduation rates for different demographic groups at University of South Florida, compared to national averages. \n This shows whether the institution supports all students equitably.\n <\/p>\n <canvas id=\"demoGradChart_14294080\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n \n <script>\n \/\/ Graduation Rates by Race\/Ethnicity Chart\n (function() {\n const ctx = document.getElementById('demoGradChart_14294080');\n if (!ctx) return;\n \n const labels = [\"White\", \"Black\", \"Hispanic\", \"Asian\", \"Native American\", \"Pacific Islander\", \"Two or more races\"];\n const rates = [75.47, 79.25, 75.98, 86.50999999999999, 71.43, 50.0, 71.07];\n const nationalAvg = 62.0; 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padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> University of South Florida has a diverse student body, with 43.3% identifying as White.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">\n Graduation Rate Equity Analysis\n <\/h3>\n <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n How well does University of South Florida support students from different economic backgrounds?\n <\/p>\n \n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">75.5%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Non-Pell Students<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">78.2%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(245,183,61,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Equity Gap<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">2.7 pts<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px; text-transform: capitalize;\">excellent equity<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">What this means:<\/strong> Lower-income students (Pell Grant recipients) graduate at nearly the same rate as higher-income students, indicating strong institutional support for all economic backgrounds.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Compare graduation rates by race\/ethnicity<\/summary>\n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Graduation Rates by Race\/Ethnicity<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n Six-year graduation rates for different demographic groups at University of South Florida, compared to national averages. \n This shows whether the institution supports all students equitably.\n <\/p>\n <canvas id=\"demoGradChart_19169121\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n \n <script>\n \/\/ Graduation Rates by Race\/Ethnicity Chart\n (function() {\n const ctx = document.getElementById('demoGradChart_19169121');\n if (!ctx) return;\n \n const labels = [\"White\", \"Black\", \"Hispanic\", \"Asian\", \"Native American\", \"Pacific Islander\", \"Two or more races\"];\n const rates = [75.47, 79.25, 75.98, 86.50999999999999, 71.43, 50.0, 71.07];\n const nationalAvg = 62.0; \/\/ National 6-year graduation rate average\n \n new Chart(ctx, {\n type: 'bar',\n data: {\n labels: labels,\n datasets: [\n {\n label: 'University of South Florida',\n data: rates,\n backgroundColor: 'rgba(0, 179, 198, 0.6)',\n borderColor: 'rgba(0, 179, 198, 1)',\n borderWidth: 2\n },\n {\n label: 'National Average',\n data: new Array(rates.length).fill(nationalAvg),\n backgroundColor: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2)',\n borderColor: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5)',\n borderWidth: 1,\n borderDash: [5, 5]\n }\n ]\n },\n options: {\n responsive: true,\n maintainAspectRatio: true,\n aspectRatio: 1.5,\n plugins: {\n legend: {\n display: true,\n position: 'top',\n labels: {\n color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9)',\n font: { size: 13 }\n }\n },\n tooltip: {\n backgroundColor: 'rgba(10, 28, 74, 0.95)',\n titleColor: '#FFFFFF',\n bodyColor: '#E8ECF1',\n borderColor: 'rgba(0, 179, 198, 0.5)',\n borderWidth: 1,\n callbacks: {\n label: function(context) {\n return context.dataset.label + ': ' + context.parsed.y.toFixed(1) + '%';\n }\n }\n }\n },\n scales: {\n y: {\n beginAtZero: true,\n max: 100,\n ticks: {\n color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7)',\n callback: function(value) {\n return value + '%';\n }\n },\n grid: {\n color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1)'\n }\n },\n x: {\n ticks: {\n color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7)'\n },\n grid: {\n display: false\n }\n }\n }\n }\n });\n })();\n <\/script>\n \n\n <div class=\"section\" id=\"our-take\">\n <div class=\"section\" id=\"our-take\">\n <div class=\"section\" id=\"our-take\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Our Take<\/h2>\n <div class=\"insight-box\">\n <p class=\"intro\">University of South Florida serves as an affordable university for students seeking quality education without elite university costs. Ranked #176 nationally with a 147.2% ROI, the institution balances practical outcomes with budget-friendly pricing.<\/p>\n <p>At $9,812 annually, students gain access to career-focused programs leading to $62,079 median earnings. The 76.8% graduation rate reflects reasonable completion metrics for a university. While 91.3% retention suggests adequate student support.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">University Value: University of South Florida's Strengths<\/h3>\n <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n Ranked #176 with a A- grade, University of South Florida prioritizes accessibility and local career connections over national prestige.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <strong>Primary Strengths:<\/strong> Universitys like University of South Florida excel at providing affordable education ($9,812 annually) with strong local employer relationships. Many programs emphasize practical skills and internships within the regional economy.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <strong>Best For:<\/strong> Students planning to work in the region after graduation benefit from established employer connections. Adult learners and part-time students appreciate flexible scheduling. First-generation students and budget-conscious families gain degrees without overwhelming debt.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <strong>Honest Assessment:<\/strong> University of South Florida's 91.3% retention and 76.8% graduation rate trail elite universities but align with typical university performance. Career outcomes ($62,079 median earnings) reflect regional job markets more than national opportunities.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n <strong>Value Verdict:<\/strong> For students committed to regional careers, University of South Florida's 147.2% ROI and $9,812 cost deliver solid value. Those seeking national job mobility or prestigious credentials should compare against flagship state universities or targeted private scholarships.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700;\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px; display: grid; gap: 10px;\">\n <li>76.8% graduation rate sits 14.3 points above the national 62.5% benchmark.<\/li><li>91.3% first-year retention is 14.5 points above the national norm of 76.8%.<\/li><li>147.2% return on investment is 97.3 points above the national 49.9% benchmark.<\/li><li>Median earnings of $62,079 run about 3% higher than national outcomes four years after graduation.<\/li><li>Average net price of $9,812 is roughly $10,267 lower than the national median of $20,079.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px; margin: 40px 0;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700;\">Helpfulness for Students<\/h3>\n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.35); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Green Flags<\/div>\n <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px;\">\n <li>22:1 student-faculty ratio keeps mentorship close and courses discussion-sized.<\/li><li>91.3% first-year retention shows students stay engaged after the first year.<\/li><li>83.4% employment rate within three years sits 15.2 points above national outcomes.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(232,91,91,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(232,91,91,0.35); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Red Flags<\/div>\n <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px;\">\n <li>Pell participation at 29.4% trails the national share by 5.1 points, so equity work remains important.<\/li><li>Compare aid offers from nearby public universities to weigh the premium for smaller classes.<\/li><li>Compare aid offers from nearby public universities to weigh the premium for smaller classes.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Expert Analysis<\/summary>\n <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Located in Tampa, FL, University of South Florida operates as a public university and receives a A- from EDsmart. It appears at #176 in EDsmart's national list Grades by category break down as Completion A, Support B-, Career Outcomes B, and Affordability B+.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Grades are assigned relative to EDsmart's national bachelor's cohort using standardized outcomes (2026 methodology); they reflect how a school compares to peers, not a fixed percentage of a raw point total.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">About 91.3% of first-year students return; 76.8% graduate within 150% of normal time, with an 8-year award rate of 74.8%. Return on investment currently measures 147.2% for this program.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: this snapshot shows how likely you are to stay on track academically and whether the outcomes justify the price tag. Letter grades summarize cohort-relative performance\u2014not a single exam-style score.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Financial Snapshot<\/summary>\n <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Families pay about $9,812 on average after aid, compared with a published cost near $22,859.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Institutional and federal aid lower costs by roughly $13,047 per year.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Graduates leave with a median of $17,988 in federal loans, which lines up with national norms.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">About 29.4% of students receive Pell Grants, giving a snapshot of the campus income mix.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: lining up sticker price, aid, and typical debt helps you stress-test the budget before you commit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Career Snapshot<\/summary>\n <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Graduates report median earnings of about $62,079 four years after graduation. That sits about 3% above the national median.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Employment outcomes report about 83.4% of alumni working within three years.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">The ROI comes in near 147.2%, which you can cross-check against your financial plan.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: pairing median earnings with employment rates gives you a sense of payback time after graduation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Admissions Snapshot<\/summary>\n <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">43.2% of applicants receive offers, so preparation and fit matter.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">The admissions team encourages students to highlight academic strengths through transcripts, essays, and recommendations.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Prospective students can apply early for priority review and lean on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usf.edu\/admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of South Florida admissions site<\/a> for deadlines, visit options, and counselor contacts.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: knowing the admit rate and application expectations lets you map out testing, essays, and deadlines with less stress.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.3); margin-top: 30px; text-align: center;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EDsmart Verdict<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 8px;\">4.55 \/ 5<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Value Rating - Based on affordability and career outcomes<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua); border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px; margin: 40px 0;\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\">Your Decision Toolkit<\/h3><div style=\"display: grid; gap: 15px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Run the Net Price Calculator<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">Get your personalized cost estimate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Compare with similar schools<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">See how University of South Florida stacks up to alternatives<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Check your major's earnings<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">See ROI for your specific field of study<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Visit the campus<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">Schedule a campus tour or virtual visit<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usf.edu\/\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: inline-block; width: 100%; text-align: center;\">Visit University of South Florida Website \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"similar\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Similar Schools<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Institutions with similar academic profiles, selectivity, and outcomes<\/p>\n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <div class=\"quick-facts\" id=\"similar-schools-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\">\n <div class=\"carousel-wrapper\" data-carousel=\"similar\" style=\"grid-column: 1 \/ -1; width: 100%;\">\n <button type=\"button\" class=\"carousel-arrow carousel-arrow-left\" aria-label=\"Scroll similar schools left\" onclick=\"scrollCarousel('similar', -1)\">\u2039<\/button>\n <div class=\"schools-scroll-container\" id=\"similar-carousel\">\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/virginia-military-institute\/'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Virginia Military Institute<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Lexington, VA<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">A-<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#146 of 1,947<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/alaska-bible-college\/'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Alaska Bible College<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Palmer, AK<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); 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font-weight: 700;\">A-<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#149 of 1,947<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <button type=\"button\" class=\"carousel-arrow carousel-arrow-right\" aria-label=\"Scroll similar schools right\" onclick=\"scrollCarousel('similar', 1)\">\u203a<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"nearby\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Nearby Schools<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Other  campuses you might consider<\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Other Florida campuses you might consider<\/p>\n <div class=\"quick-facts\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\">\n<div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/miami-regional-university\/'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Miami Regional University<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Miami Springs, FL<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">A-<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#181 of 1,947<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university\/'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Tallahassee, FL<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">A-<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#192 of 1,947<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/florida-international-university\/'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Florida International University<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Miami, FL<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">A-<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#150 of 1,947<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/hobe-sound-bible-college\/'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Hobe Sound Bible College<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Hobe Sound, FL<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">A-<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#206 of 1,947<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <section class=\"school-faq-section\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"school-faq-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"school-faq-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"school-faq-list\">\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is University of South Florida's acceptance rate?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">University of South Florida's acceptance rate is 43.2%, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard admissions data.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">How much does University of South Florida cost?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">At University of South Florida, listed tuition and fees are $6,410 per year, and the average net price after aid is $9,812. Use the net price calculator on this page for a personalized estimate.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is University of South Florida's ranking?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">University of South Florida ranks #176 nationally in EDsmart's 2026 college rankings with an overall grade of A-, based on completion, affordability, support, and career outcomes.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is University of South Florida's graduation rate?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">At University of South Florida, the graduation rate within 150% of normal time is 76.8% (the rate used in EDsmart rankings), College Scorecard 8-year award rate is 74.8%, and first-year retention is 91.3%.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What are University of South Florida's job outcomes?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">Graduates of University of South Florida report median earnings of $62,079 four years after graduation, according to College Scorecard federal outcome data. Outcomes vary by major.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is University of South Florida's student population?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">University of South Florida enrolls about 37,207 undergraduate students, per College Scorecard enrollment data.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What is University of South Florida's acceptance rate?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"University of South Florida's acceptance rate is 43.2%, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard admissions data.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"How much does University of South Florida cost?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"At University of South Florida, listed tuition and fees are $6,410 per year, and the average net price after aid is $9,812. 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Total degree cost uses annual net price \u00d7 average years to graduate (4.3 years for University of South Florida). Earnings use College Scorecard MD_EARN_WNE_4YR (graduates working and not enrolled).\n <\/p>\n <p>\n <strong>Cost Breakdown:<\/strong> \"Pay with Cash\" reflects total cost of attendance including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses. \"Pay with Financial Aid\" reflects average net price after grants and scholarships. Individual costs vary based on financial aid eligibility and personal circumstances.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n <strong>Retention Rate:<\/strong> High retention (91.3%) indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience and academic support.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n <strong>Important Note:<\/strong> Earnings data reflects federally aided students only who are working and not enrolled 6 years after entry. Individual outcomes vary by major, career path, and personal circumstances. 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