by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Temple stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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Temple holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences. In particular, it placed #195 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Pennsylvania.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Temple University conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Temple earn a median of $59,456 a year. This is below $68,379, the median for all majors at Temple.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Temple, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Temple.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,488 | $37,789 |
| Fees | $1,016 | $1,016 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Temple are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Temple were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Temple are Non-Resident Alien. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the physical sciences majors at Temple University.
The physical sciences program at Temple breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |
| Other Physical Science | 3 |