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Colleges & Universities


In The Greater Tampa Bay Area, there are quite a few wonderful choices when it comes to obtaining a well-rounded secondary education. 

One of the largest and most recognized universities in the region is the University of South Florida, part of Florida's State University System.  They have a considerable amount of degree programs at their thriving and active North Tampa campus, to go along with their highly regarded Division I NCAA Athletics.  Approximately 45,000 students attend the University of South Florida, and are involved in their more than 80 undergraduate and master degree programs.  USF has 18 colleges, schools and institutions including: the College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business; College of Marine Science; College of Engineering; School of Music; College of Education; College of Medicine; and School of Art & Art History.  

Founded in 1934, Jacksonville University is a private co-educational liberal arts university located in Downtown Tampa.  Undergraduate and graduate students can choose from roughly 100 degree programs in a wide range of studies. Communications, biology, marine science, business management, criminology, and nursing are some of the more popular degree programs at the University.  The University of Tampa Spartans compete in the Sunshine State Conference of NCAA Division II athletics, in a variety of sports such as soccer, volleyball, football and crew.

Hillsborough Community College is a fantastic public comprehensive institution to pick up credit and non-credit courses towards a degree, or if you just want to further your knowledge about a particular subject.  More than 50,000 students are enrolled at 
Hillsborough Community College's regional campuses.  

The Art Institute of Tampa is a branch campus of the Miami International University of Art & Design and has a bustling state-of-the-art campus that is easily accessible by public transportation or via Interstate 275.  The background of their experienced faculty and staff comes from a host of art genres and they teach programs in culinary, media arts and design.

Another fine art-type of institution is the International Academy of Design & Technology, also referred to as the Tampa Fashion School.  Since 1977, the International Academy of Design & Technology has been successfully teaching and honing the creative skills of its students for the workplace.

A terrific law school in Tampa is the Stetson University College of Law, which provides students with a law program with high academic standards that produces excellent legal professionals.

Everest University, formerly Florida Metropolitan University, teaches hands-on career training with small work teams from their West Hillsborough Avenue campus in areas such as Paralegal, Massage Therapy, Applied Management and Pharmacy Technician.

DeVry University has two campuses in Tampa, they stress academic support and offer many different technology-based Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs as well as a laundry list of Graduate Certificates.


Southwest Florida College is a non-profit private and accredited senior college, offering
programs in vital areas with a high job growth potential, including health care, computers and programming, digital design, information technology, and business.

All Tampa Bay Area institutions listed offer day and evening classes to suit everyone's busy schedule. Enroll today and set your sights on obtaining an undergraduate or graduate degree.  You could also pick up a few classes to further your education or just take a course to learn a new hobby or skill. The choice is yours.

If you plan on attending any of the schools below but don't yet have off-campus housing, you are welcome to contact any of the Real Estate agents listed on our Real Estate Page for assistance.

The Art Institute of Tampa, Tampa Florida
The Art Institute of Tampa
4401 North Himes Avenue, Suite 150 - Tampa, Florida 33614
813.873.2112

The Art Institute of Tampa is part of The Art Institute family of more than 40 art-related institutions across North America.  Associate Degrees in Culinary Arts; Wine, Spirits & Beverage Management; Graphic Design, and Web Design & Interactive Media are available at the Tampa Campus along with many bachelor's programs like Advertising and Fashion & Retail Management.

DeVry University, Tampa FloridaDeVry University - Tampa East
6700 Lakeview Center Dr Ste 150 - 813.664.4260
3030 North Rocky Point Drive West, Ste 100 - 813.288.8994
Tampa, Florida

Programs include: Accounting, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Forensics, Web Game & Simulation Programming, and Network & Communications Management.

Graduate Degree Programs feature: Business Administration, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Project Management, Public Administration, Technology Management.
Everest University, Tampa Florida
Everest University
(Formerly Florida Metropolitan University)

3319 West Hillsborough Ave - Tampa, Florida 33614
813.879.6000

Career training programs include Business, Paralegal, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Criminal Justice, Medical Assisting, Electrician, Bachelor of Applied Management, Accounting, and Pharmacy Technician.

Hillsborough Community College, Tampa Florida
Hillsborough Community College
Campuses: Brandon, Dale Mabry, MacDill, Plant City, SouthShore & Ybor City.

813.253.7000

Undergraduate Degrees in: Communications, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Religion & Philosophy, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Biology, Elementary Education, Computer Information Systems, Physical Education/Recreation, Mathematics, and Business Administration

International Academy of Design and Technology, Tampa Florida

International Academy of Design & Technology

5104 Eisenhower Blvd - Tampa, Florida 33634
888.315.6111

Degree programs in Fashion Design & Marketing; Interior Design; Graphic Design; Computer Animation; Recording Arts; Fashion Merchandising; Digital Photography and Advertising & Design.

South University, Tampa Florida


South University

4401 North Himes Avenue - Tampa, Florida 33614
813.393.3814

Programs at the Tampa campus: Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assisting, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management, Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and RN to BSN Completion.

Southwest Florida College, Tampa Florida
Southwest Florida College
3910 Riga Boulevard - Tampa, Florida 33619
813.630.4401

Florida Technical College offers programs in: Medical Assistant, Network Administration/Wireless, Network Administration/Programming, Electronics & Computer Technology, Business & Management Technology, Computer Drafting & Design, Web & Graphic Design, Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, C++ & Java Programming, Network Administration, Medical Assistant Technology, and Medical Billing & Coding.

Stetson University College of Law, Tampa Florida

Stetson University College of Law

1700 North Tampa Street - Tampa, Florida 33602
813.228.6625

Fully accredited by the American Bar Association.  Students come from approximately 40 different states and various countries.  Graded among the top law schools in the United States, with U.S. News ranking Stetson first for trial advocacy and sixth for legal writing.

Strayer University, Tampa Florida
Strayer University
4902 Eisenhower Boulevard Campus - 813.882.0100
6302 East Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Campus - 813.663.0100
Tampa, Florida

Fields of Study: Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, General Studies, Health Services Administration, Information Systems, and Public Administration.

Degree types range from Undergraduate Certificate to Master.

Troy University, Tampa Florida

Troy University

5201 West Kennedy Boulevard - Tampa, Florida 33609
813.835.6220

Programs offered at Troy University's Tampa Bay branch campus feature Associate, Bachelor and Masters degree programs in areas such as Public Administration, General Education, Political Science, Human Resource Management, and Counseling & Psychology.

University of Phoenix, Tampa Florida
University of Phoenix
12802 Tampa Oaks Boulevard #200 - Tampa, Florida 33637
813.626.7911

Bachelors Programs include: Management, Human Services, Business/Marketing and Health Administration
Masters Programs include: Nursing, Business Administration-Global Management and Education/Elementary Teacher Education

University of South Florida, Tampa FloridaUniversity of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Avenue - Tampa, Florida 33620
813.974.2011

Majors include:
Africana Studies, Biology & Microbiology, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Geography, History, Mass Communications, Medical Technology, Political Science, Pre-Law, Religious Studies, Women's Studies, Physical Education, Chemical Engineering, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Dance, Music Education, Theatre, Nursing, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Applied Sciences

University of Tampa, Tampa FloridaUniversity of Tampa
401 West Kennedy Boulevard - Tampa, Florida 33606
813.253.3333

Undergraduate majors include: Accounting, Biology, Athletic Training, Chemistry, Communication, Electronic Media Art & Technology, Social Sciences, Finance, History, Public Health, Music Performance, Mathematical Programming, Economics, Finance, International Business, Elementary & Secondary Education, Philosophy

Graduate Programs: Teaching, Education, Marketing, Finance, Business Administration, Nursing, Accounting



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