by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Temple. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #28 out of 52 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Temple highly for social sciences, ranked #417 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 417 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 28 of 54 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 99 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Temple, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 221 |
| Certificate | 24 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The social sciences area of study at Temple breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 132 |
| Economics | 57 |
| Geography and Cartography | 44 |
| Sociology | 39 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Social Sciences, General | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Temple University handed out 221 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Temple holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #28 out of 52 schools by College Factual.
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Temple University conferred 24 certificate degrees in social sciences.
Temple has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at Temple are White. Approximately 67% 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 certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Temple. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 4 |
