Inside Academics at University of South Florida

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of South Florida, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of South Florida is 22 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. University of South Florida employs 72% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

University of South Florida offers 103 majors with reported completions across 26 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of South Florida are shown below:

The most popular majors at University of South Florida, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of South Florida:

• Looking for flexibility? University of South Florida may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 28,068 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (91% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics at University of South Florida

Each page below covers one part of academic life at University of South Florida in more detail:

• Academic Majors at University of South Florida — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of South Florida — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at University of South Florida — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at University of South Florida — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at University of South Florida — the schools accreditation and what it means