The University Of Tampa

The University of Tampa's published cost of attendance is $51,614. Net price by income band varies across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $30,011, middle-income families pay around $31,898, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,975.

Azimuth ranks The University of Tampa #1343 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

The University of Tampa's aid structure combines need-based and merit-based scholarships. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.

Merit scholarships are available for qualified applicants and can meaningfully reduce the net price below the published cost of attendance. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,211, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $53,549; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,720, median federal debt of $24,211 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of the University of Tampa earn median 4-year earnings of $62,720, placing The University of Tampa in the 62.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,678 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The University of Tampa in the 12.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks The University of Tampa #965 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects The University of Tampa's concentration in business and professional fields.

Finance is the largest program with 150 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $90,485, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Digital Marketing program graduates 135 students earning $69,876, and the The Business Administration program graduates 124 students earning $67,521.

Criminology and Psychology, General round out the top programs, with 120 and 111 graduates respectively earning $60,742 and $53,744. This program mix — anchored in Business — drives consistent early-career outcomes and positions graduates for stable career pathways in professional and applied fields.

The University of Tampa's program mix reflects a professional and career-focused identity. Finance is the largest program with 150 graduates, followed by Digital Marketing, Business Administration, Criminology, and Psychology, General.

Across 46 programs serving roughly 1,980 students annually, several deliver strong median four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional employer demand. The strongest median earnings performers include Finance, where graduates earn $90,485 four years after enrollment with a cohort of 150 students, and International Business, where graduates earn $75,090 from a cohort of 90.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General graduates earn $72,531, while Digital Marketing and Business Administration round out the high-earning cluster. Among the most popular majors, Finance graduates earn $90,485, Digital Marketing graduates earn $69,876, and Business Administration graduates earn $67,521.

The program portfolio reflects an orientation where most majors lead directly into the workforce. Business-family programs dominate the earnings distribution, supporting Tampa's regional economy in finance, hospitality, accounting, and management sectors.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with labor-market trends.