Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Temple stacks up against peers offering general psychology.
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Temple is in the top 10% of the country for general psychology. More specifically it was ranked #283 out of 1,081 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in Pennsylvania.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Temple University handed out 355 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at Temple go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,604 a year. This is lower than $68,379, the median for all majors at Temple.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Temple, general psychology students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Temple.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,488 | $37,789 |
| Fees | $1,016 | $1,016 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Temple are White. Roughly 50% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 177 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 29 |
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology master’s degree graduates at Temple were White. Roughly 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 master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general psychology majors at Temple University.
The general psychology program at Temple includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 366 |
Temple awarded 366 degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).