Social Sciences at Temple University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Temple University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Temple University sits in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Temple University
Distance learning is available at Temple University. Among 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Temple University
Rankings can help you compare Temple University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #28 of 53 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #34 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #114 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #131 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #507 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #796 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #28 of 53 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #34 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #114 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #131 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #507 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #796 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Temple University
Students who complete Temple University’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,925 |
| 2 years | $37,177 |
| 3 years | $41,142 |
| 4 years | $49,787 |
| 5 years | $59,482 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Temple University earn a median of $49,787, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Temple University is $25,516.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Temple University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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.