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. Also, learn how Temple stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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Temple ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #507 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #28 in Pennsylvania.
During the most recent reporting year, Temple University handed out 221 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Temple earn a median of $49,787 a year. This is lower than $68,379, the median for all majors at Temple.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Temple, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,516 in student loans. This is below $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, 40% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Temple are White. About 57% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 18 |
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Temple are White. Approximately 53% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Temple were White. Approximately 32% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at Temple University.
This social sciences program at Temple includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 132 |
| Economics | 57 |
| Geography & Cartography | 44 |
| Sociology | 39 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| General Social Sciences | 7 |