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Explore Graduate Programs

USF can equip you to become an expert in your field, ready to make a global difference. With an annual budget of $2.31 billion and an annual economic impact of $6.02 billion, USF is known across the world as a research powerhouse, ranked among the top 50 public U.S. institutions (U.S. News and World Report, 2024). We serve over 10,000 graduate students from all walks of life who share a commitment to unleashing innovation and changing lives.

Types of Graduate Programs

Choose from over 150 degree programs at the graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, as well as certificate (non-degree) and online programs. No matter which program catches your interest, you’ll benefit from USF’s state-of-the-art facilities, diverse community and proven dedication to student success. For details about degree and admission requirements, please visit the Graduate Catalog and the department website.

• All Graduate Degree Major List  
• Certificate Programs  

Graduate Catalog

The Graduate Catalog is your go-to resource for official information about grad programs, policies, procedures, application deadlines, requirements and contact information. It is revised annually and goes into effect for the Fall, Spring and following Summer sessions. Please visit the Course Inventory for course descriptions,

• Graduate Catalog  
• Course Inventory  

Graduate Research

As a graduate student at USF, you’ll have the chance to work with our internationally renowned faculty and researchers to solve society’s most pressing problems. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching places USF in the top tier of research universities (RU/VH), a distinction which only 2.3 percent of all universities have attained.

• Research at USF  
• Research Assistantships  
• Graduate Faculty/Research Interests  
• Graduate Research Symposium  
• Office of Research & Innovation  

Concurrent Degree Programs

Students can pursue two graduate degrees simultaneously when a prescribed number of courses required for one degree may be applied to another degree that requires the same courses. Students can share up to 15 percent of credits required for both degrees. After gaining admission to the first program, submit the Application for Concurrent Degrees and all necessary credentials to the second program for consideration.

• Concurrent Degree Policy  
• List of Concurrent Degrees  
• Application for Concurrent Degrees  
• Office of Graduate Studies  

Bachelor's/Master's Pathways

Bachelor's/Master's Pathways allow academically qualified students to complete an undergraduate bachelors degree and a graduate degree on an accelerated timeline. Typically, students will complete a portion of the required graduate coursework while still an undergraduate student, which counts towards both degrees. After the student completes the undergraduate degree requirements, the student is converted to graduate status to fulfill remaining re

• Bachelor's/Master's Programs  
• Bachelor's/Master's Policy  

Online Programs

Complete your master’s degree in a convenient online format! USF is a national leader in online education (U.S. News and World Report, 2024). Some programs are completely online, while others have a mixture of online and on-campus courses (hybrid). Visit the Online Programs page for more information.

• Online Programs  
• Online Graduate Certificates