by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Temple College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Temple College was awarded 2 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked Temple Junior College as #2,045 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.
Temple Junior College is also ranked #106 on the Best Colleges in Texas list.
With a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1, Temple College is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Temple College is 70%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Temple College is 64%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor’s degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at Temple Junior College is 27%. That’s lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Temple College.
The current enrollment includes 3,168 undergraduates at Temple Junior College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Temple College.
The overall average net price of Temple Junior College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Temple Junior College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,774 | $5,329 | $6,983 | $8,703 | $10,880 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Temple Junior College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Temple Junior College, approximately 21% of students took out student loans averaging $6,653 a year. That adds up to $26,612 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 20.2%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Temple College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Temple College make about $38,678 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. Unfortunately, this is 21% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
Temple College is a public institution situated in Temple, Texas. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Temple College.
Contact information for Temple College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2600 S 1st St, Temple, TX 76504-7435 |
| Phone: | 2542988282 |
| Website: | www.templejc.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 20 majors graduated from Temple College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 950 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 301 | $24,425 |
| Nursing | 131 | $63,560 |
| Allied Health Professions | 72 | NA |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 55 | NA |
| Business & Commerce | 45 | NA |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 37 | NA |
| Health Sciences & Services | 31 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 28 | $40,370 |
| Business Administration & Management | 25 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
3,294 students took at least one online class at Temple College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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