Below are the key facts about this program at Temple. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Temple highly for sociology, ranked #238 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 238 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Pennsylvania | 6 of 16 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 48 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level available for sociology at Temple, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Temple University conferred 30 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Temple is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 6 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 46 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 220 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Temple report a median salary of $43,052 a year. This is below $68,379, the median for all majors at Temple.
To complete a bachelor’s at Temple, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 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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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Temple are White. About 43% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at Temple. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 3 |