Social Work at Temple University
If you plan to study Social Work, consider the program at Temple University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Temple University is in Philadelphia, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 243 social work graduations were recorded at Temple University.
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Studying Online at Temple University
Online coursework is an option at Temple University. Of 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Temple University
These rankings give you a sense of how Temple University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 24 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #19 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 90 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #72 of 88 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #80 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #517 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Temple University
Those who finish Temple University’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,680 |
| 2 years | $43,977 |
| 3 years | $48,689 |
| 4 years | $54,764 |
| 5 years | $60,427 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Temple University take home a median $54,764, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Temple University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Temple University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Temple University are 85% women (206) and 15% men (37).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Temple University
Among the 67 bachelor’s social work graduates at Temple University, 88% were women (59) and 12% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Temple University
Among the 176 master’s social work degrees awarded at Temple University, 84% were women (147) and 16% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Temple University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 109 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 35 |
| Asian | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 37% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Temple University, below the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Temple University
This Social Work program at Temple University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 243 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Those who complete Social Work program at Temple University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Work majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
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.