Is Temple University worth it?
Temple University is a public, four-year institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (large city). It awarded 8,651 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, social work and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,412
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,232
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,727
Average net price
$28,198
Completion rate
75%
Completions (2024)
8,651
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
20,970
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $129,690 | $155,271 | 482 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $41,165 | $67,840 | 456 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $73,393 | $101,670 | 446 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $58,807 | $85,011 | 436 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $47,460 | $72,289 | 429 |
| Medicine | First professional | $67,343 | $113,007 | 412 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,054 | $50,582 | 411 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $29,112 | $53,818 | 334 |
| Law | First professional | $71,729 | $117,775 | 327 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $29,322 | $63,714 | 307 |
| Insurance | Bachelor's | $66,080 | $92,555 | 288 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,612 | $56,164 | 273 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $24,345 | $42,526 | 243 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $63,202 | $85,777 | 232 |
| Social Work | Master's | $51,621 | $62,274 | 213 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 355 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 232 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 218 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 216 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 214 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 212 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 185 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 176 |
| Social Work | Master's | 176 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 166 |
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Sources: federal figures for Temple University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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