Best colleges in Tampa
Umbrellas Are for Sun, Not Rain
The bright and sunny future of Tampa college students
Florida is home to so much more than retirees and Disney World. Tampa in particular plays host to 25 different colleges, educating over 75,000 full and part-time students. If you love the idea of a lively social life and plenty of beach time while also putting in some serious study hours, Tampa is the place to be.
When it comes to playtime in Tampa, it's all about the sand and surf. Beaches, sunshine-inspired shops, restaurants and activities await you. Tampa Theatre was recently rated among the Top 10 best movie theaters in the world, sharing the honor with just one other venue in the United States. The city is also home to Shooters World, a premier indoor shooting gallery and one of the largest gun stores in the nation. of course, there are plenty of incredible restaurants, museums and night clubs downtown for when you're done relaxing on the beach and want to unwind before final exams. Tampa provides the ideal combination of inviting excursions and quality academia, making it a winning choice for those with Florida on the mind.
*Motion Picture Association of America, 2014 *www.tampagov.net *Wikipedia, "Colleges and Universities in Florida"Best Four Year Universities in Tampa
University of South Florida-Main Campus offers 272 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 12,697 students graduated with students earning 8,340 Bachelor's degrees, 3,228 Master's degrees, 752 Doctoral degrees, 362 Associate's degrees, and 15 Certificates.
Eckerd College offers 55 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 416 students graduated with students earning 416 Bachelor's degrees.
University of South Florida-St Petersburg offers 45 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 1,204 students graduated with students earning 924 Bachelor's degrees, 220 Master's degrees, and 60 Associate's degrees.
The University of Tampa offers 76 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 2,172 students graduated with students earning 1,722 Bachelor's degrees, 435 Master's degrees, and 15 Certificates.
Florida College offers 20 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2019, 126 students graduated with students earning 67 Bachelor's degrees, and 59 Associate's degrees.
Altierus Career College-Tampa offers 12 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2019, 175 students graduated with students earning 172 Certificates, 2 Associate's degrees, and 1 Bachelor's degree.
Strayer University-Florida offers 64 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2019, 486 students graduated with students earning 242 Bachelor's degrees, 179 Master's degrees, and 65 Associate's degrees.
Schiller International University offers 19 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2019, 26 students graduated with students earning 16 Bachelor's degrees, and 10 Master's degrees.
Trinity College of Florida offers 21 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2019, 27 students graduated with students earning 26 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Associate's degree.
St Petersburg College offers 162 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2019, 6,443 students graduated with students earning 3,948 Associate's degrees, 1,282 Certificates, and 1,213 Bachelor's degrees.
Best Community Colleges in Tampa
Ultimate Medical Academy-Clearwater offers 25 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2019, 6,784 students graduated with students earning 5,657 Associate's degrees, and 1,127 Certificates.
Concorde Career Institute-Tampa offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2019, 321 students graduated with students earning 258 Certificates, and 63 Associate's degrees.
ATA Career Education offers 12 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize suburb. In 2019, 170 students graduated with students earning 125 Certificates, and 45 Associate's degrees.
Hillsborough Community College offers 125 degree programs. It's a very large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2019, 5,497 students graduated with students earning 3,903 Associate's degrees, and 1,594 Certificates.
Florida Career College-Tampa offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2019, 309 students graduated with students earning 309 Certificates.
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay offers 3 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 511 students graduated with students earning 473 Associate's degrees, and 38 Certificates.
