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More than 144,000 students attend one of Tampa Bay’s many distinguished higher education institutions. No matter what your educational goals are, Tampa Bay offers a variety of high-ranking schools to help you meet them.
University of South Florida
Ranked one of the top 50 public universities in the U.S. more than five times by U.S. News & World Report, University of South Florida (USF) offers more than 200 majors. And the same publication has deemed USF #1 in the “best value” of Florida’s many universities.
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital together form one of the largest academic healthcare systems in the U.S. Plus, the university is the fastest-growing medical school in research and primary medicine over the past decade, according to U.S. News & World Report.
University of Tampa
With high rankings from Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, University of Tampa (UT) is a private school offering more than 200 degree programs. And for graduate students working in Tampa Bay’s business community, it’s conveniently located on the downtown waterfront.
Hillsborough Community College
One of the largest community colleges in Florida, Hillsborough Community College serves more than 40,000 students on its campuses and online, all while effectively and quickly addressing local workforce gaps.
Florida Polytechnic University
This school is exclusively dedicated to STEM and U.S. News & World Report’s #1 public college in the Southeast.
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo University has been ranked one of the top universities in the South for multiple years by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious Catholic school is also one of the best choices for veterans, according to Military Times.
Ultimate Medical Academy
With more than 40,000 alumni, Ultimate Medical Academy specializes in preparing students for new careers in nursing and more. The school offers content-rich, interactive online courses as well as hands-on training.
