by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Temple University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Temple University landed the #188 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 10% ranking.For this achievement, Temple received one of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badges.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania, Temple came in at #14.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Temple took the #188 spot on the list.So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 15% ranking.Because of its high ranking, Temple won the Best Doctorate Schools badge this year.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania, Temple came in at #14.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Temple took the #188 spot out of 4,630 schools. Temple also ranked #14 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Temple came in at #188. Temple also ranked #14 for Best Graduate Schools in Pennsylvania.
Temple University was the school of choice for 8,183 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
The total graduate student population at Temple is made up of 60.7% women and 39.3% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 36.7% of the graduate students who attend Temple are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 13.2% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,334 | $47,568 |
| Fees | $1,086 | $1,086 |
The typical graduate student at Temple who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,252.
Master’s degree recipients from Temple earn an average early-career salary of $84,803.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at Temple enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $90,614.
Graduate students who earn their professional degree at Temple enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $133,269.
Graduate students who earn their post-master’s certificate at Temple enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $65,871.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Temple with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | $164,874 |
| Business Administration & Management | $138,380 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $137,239 |
| Medicine | $136,928 |
| Nursing | $132,363 |
| Finance & Financial Management | $128,328 |
| Legal Research | $121,289 |
| Accounting | $118,242 |
| Information Technology | $115,503 |
| Law | $107,536 |
Temple University is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Temple University.
Contact details for Temple are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096 |
| Phone: | 215-204-7000 |
| Website: | www.temple.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/templeu |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/templeuniv |
32.3% of the graduate students at Temple took at least one online course.For that same period, 17.8% of grad students took all of their classes online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 2 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 11 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 1 | — |
| Dispute Resolution | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 9 | — |
| Educational Assessment | 1 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 1 | — |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 6 | — |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 1 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 4 | — |
| Information Technology | 1 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 5 | — |
| Intelligence & Command Operations | 1 | — |
| Legal Research | 14 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 2 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 2 | — |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 2 | — |
| Public Health | 7 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 69 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 1 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Temple University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 13 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 22 | — |
| Dentistry | 149 | $164,874 |
| Law | 212 | $107,536 |
| Medicine | 298 | $136,928 |
| Music | 3 | — |
| Nursing | 12 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 138 | $136,420 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 62 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Temple University awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 31 | — |
| Legal Research | 31 | — |
| Music | 2 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2 | — |
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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