Engineering at Temple University
If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at Temple University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Temple University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Temple University
Many students take online classes at Temple University. Among 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Temple University
These rankings give you a sense of how Temple University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #30 of 42 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #31 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 127 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #100 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #421 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #601 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 127 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #100 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #421 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #601 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Temple University
Graduates of Temple University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,617 |
| 2 years | $61,594 |
| 3 years | $69,387 |
| 4 years | $80,852 |
| 5 years | $88,680 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Temple University take home a median $80,852, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Temple University comes in at $26,877.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Temple University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.