by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Temple ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Temple was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Temple University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Temple. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Temple is $32,903. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Temple, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Temple University.
Of the 37 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Temple, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from Temple in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 153 |
| Economics | 95 |
| Geography & Cartography | 64 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
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