Physical Sciences at Temple University
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, consider the program at Temple University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Temple University sits in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Temple University
Many students take online classes at Temple University. Of 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Temple University
Rankings can help you compare Temple University’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #14 of 27 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #15 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 83 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #195 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #466 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #14 of 27 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #15 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 83 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #195 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #466 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Temple University
Students who complete Temple University’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,868 |
| 2 years | $40,366 |
| 3 years | $49,030 |
| 4 years | $59,456 |
| 5 years | $69,031 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Temple University earn a median of $59,456, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Temple University is $24,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Physical Sciences program at Temple University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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.