Colleges Near Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Florida
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving Tampa International Airport? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 5 miles of Tampa International Airport.
There are at least 9 colleges serving the area, including 6 private colleges and universities, 0 public colleges and universities, and 0 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.
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Tampa International Airport Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near Tampa International Airport have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 2,979 doctorates at colleges and universities near Tampa International Airport. That was an increase of 16% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near Tampa International Airport in Tampa
There are at least 6 schools offering degrees near Tampa International Airport, and 6 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 15,146 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 4,695 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,033 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in the Tampa International Airport area. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of Tampa is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The University of Tampa. In 2022, 2,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 470 master's degrees, and 1 doctoral degree were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,838
Completions By Degree
2,472
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa. In 2022, 7 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
227
Completions By Degree
7
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Argosy University-Tampa is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Argosy University-Tampa. In 2022, 48 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 17 bachelor's degrees, and 32 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
129
Completions By Degree
101
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
South University-Tampa is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at South University-Tampa. In 2022, 122 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 46 associate degrees, 119 bachelor's degrees, and 2 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
491
Completions By Degree
289
Est. Online Degree Availability
70%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Schiller International University is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Schiller International University. In 2022, 3 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 3 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
17
Completions By Degree
6
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges Near Tampa International Airport in Tampa
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near Tampa International Airport? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Tampa International Airport-area's 4-year nonprofit schools is $20,898. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools near Tampa International Airport is $17,595, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Tampa International Airport in Tampa
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Tampa International Airport is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Tampa International Airport here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Franklin University
- The University of Tampa
- Schiller International University
- Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa
- South University-Tampa