Herzing University-Tampa
Tampa, FL 33619-1311
About Herzing University-Tampa
Herzing University-Tampa is a private trade and vocational school in Tampa, Florida, enrolling about 251 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $20,421 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,450. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,909 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Herzing University-Tampa charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,450).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 20% below.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,909.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Herzing University-Tampa is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 352% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Tampa | $13,450 | $20,421 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,838 | $7,247 | 176 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Herzing University-Tampa really?
Key findings
- Herzing University-Tampa charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,450).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 20% below.
Herzing University-Tampa tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,450
Finding Herzing University-Tampa charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,450. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Florida median ($16,838), sticker tuition is 20% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 13% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Herzing University-Tampa versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Herzing University-Tampa versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Herzing University-Tampa is $20,421.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $20,421 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $13,174 above the Florida median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $1,721 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Herzing University-Tampa, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Herzing University-Tampa: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Herzing University-Tampa—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,450
Avg. net price
$20,421
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $20,666 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,696 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,556 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $53,800. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Herzing University-Tampa is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse77
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other11
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other3
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
- Medical Office Management/Administration1
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 68% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Herzing University-Tampa a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Herzing University-Tampa is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Herzing University-Tampa.
Campus
Location
Tampa, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 33619-1311
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 9% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
251
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 428
- Full-time share
- 34%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$21,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 56.54%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Herzing University-Tampa.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Herzing University-Tampa was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Herzing University-Tampa in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2021–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $14,200 | $14,200 | — |
| 2022 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $24,574 |
| 2023 | $13,420 | $13,420 | $20,486 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Herzing University-Tampa reported total enrollment of about 251 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 10% male and 90% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (41.8%), Hispanic or Latino (28.7%), and White (17.9%). About 56.54% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
34.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Herzing University-Tampa in 2024 is 251 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 428 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Herzing University-Tampa completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 23% male / 77% female
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 9% male / 91% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Herzing University-Tampa graduates earn a median of $36,909 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Herzing University-Tampa.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $36,909. Median federal loan debt: $21,500. Average net price used in cost models: $20,421.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Herzing University-Tampa graduates report median earnings of $36,909 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Herzing University-Tampa.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 6 programs by IPEDS completions (7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Herzing University-Tampa.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Herzing University-Tampa graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Herzing University-Tampa—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 17.2%
- Florida median 31.0 pp below median (48.2%)
- Southeast median 42.2 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 40.7 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,694
- Florida median 1.1× the median ($6,877)
- Southeast median 1.1× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,862
- Florida median 1.2× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median near the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.94× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Herzing University-Tampa at a glance
Herzing University-Tampa
Herzing University-Tampa is a private non-profit institution in Tampa, FL.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NursePractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American41.8%Hispanic or Latino28.7%White or Caucasian17.9%
Schools near Herzing University-Tampa
Other campuses in Tampa, FL when available, plus nearby institutions in Florida.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Florida, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Herzing University-Tampa located?
Herzing University-Tampa is located in Tampa, FL.
What is Herzing University-Tampa's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Herzing University-Tampa is 89.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 46 applicants and 40 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Herzing University-Tampa's tuition?
Herzing University-Tampa tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,450 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $20,421 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Herzing University-Tampa cost?
Reported tuition is $13,450 and average net price is $20,421 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,928 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Herzing University-Tampa?
Herzing University-Tampa reports undergraduate enrollment of about 428 students, Black or African American (41.8%), Hispanic or Latino (28.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Herzing University-Tampa?
About 52.1% of students at Herzing University-Tampa are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Herzing University-Tampa earn?
Median earnings are $35,295 six years after entry and $36,909 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Herzing University-Tampa students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
Is Herzing University-Tampa public or private?
Herzing University-Tampa is a private nonprofit institution located in Tampa, FL.
Is Herzing University-Tampa an HBCU?
No. Herzing University-Tampa is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Herzing University-Tampa a tribal college?
No. Herzing University-Tampa is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Herzing University-Tampa a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Herzing University-Tampa reports 28.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.