Temple University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Temple University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
26
Average class size
59%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Temple has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
437
10-19
1,214
20-29
1,029
30-39
608
40-49
270
50-99
162
100+
46
Honors Programs
Temple University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Temple's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Temple University:
83%
First-year retention rate
59%
4-year grad rate
75%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $62,476. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
$62,476
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Temple University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
151
191.8
232.6
273.4
314.2
355
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Horticultural Science 9
Architecture And Related Services
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 76
- Landscape Architecture 13
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 10
Area
- Women's Studies 8
- African-American/Black Studies 8
- Asian Studies/Civilization 2
- Latin American Studies 1
- Italian Studies 0
- German Studies 0
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 232
- Neuroscience 87
- Biochemistry 25
- Genome Sciences/Genomics 10
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 4
- Biophysics 2
Business
- Finance, General 218
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 216
- Business/Commerce, General 166
- Accounting 121
- Risk Management 110
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 66
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 41
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 41
- Organizational Behavior Studies 37
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 35
- Actuarial Science 31
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 26
- Real Estate 18
- Financial Planning and Services 13
- Meeting and Event Planning 4
Communication
- Advertising 141
- Radio and Television 114
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 106
- Journalism 66
- Public Relations/Image Management 55
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 24
- Organizational Communication, General 1
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 135
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other 95
- Information Technology 49
- Computer Graphics 46
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 80
- Music Teacher Education 26
- Social Studies Teacher Education 18
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 18
- Art Teacher Education 13
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 7
- Special Education and Teaching, General 6
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 4
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 1
- Mathematics Teacher Education 0
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 68
- Civil Engineering, General 37
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 31
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 28
- Industrial Engineering 11
- Engineering, General 6
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 5
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 36
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 11
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 11
- ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 11
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 11
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 65
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 23
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 11
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- German Language and Literature 2
- Italian Language and Literature 0
- Chinese Language and Literature 0
- French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 185
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 185
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 185
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 109
- Public Health Education and Promotion 94
- Public Health, Other 81
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 45
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 23
- Art Therapy/Therapist 15
- Medical Informatics 15
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 9
- Music Therapy/Therapist 8
History
- History, General 44
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 176
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 0
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other 27
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 20
- General Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
- Statistics, General 21
- Mathematics, General 19
- Applied Mathematics, General 3
- Applied Mathematics, Other 3
- Mathematics, Other 0
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
- Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 108
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 108
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 108
- International/Globalization Studies 37
- Natural Sciences 22
- Mathematics and Computer Science 9
- Computational Science 8
- Historic Preservation and Conservation, General 3
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 19
- Environmental Science 14
Parks
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 106
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 68
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 16
- Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 24
- Geology/Earth Science, General 8
- Physics, General 8
- Physical Sciences, Other 3
- Materials Science 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 355
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 67
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 119
- Economics, General 51
- Sociology, General 30
- Geography, Other 11
- Anthropology, General 10
Visual And Performing Arts
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 144
- Acting 48
- Music Technology 23
- Musical Theatre 18
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 18
- Music Performance, General 16
- Visual and Performing Arts, General 15
- Painting 13
- Graphic Design 11
- Jazz/Jazz Studies 9
- Dance, General 8
- Printmaking 7
- Music, General 7
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 7
- Photography 7
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts 5
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 5
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 4
- Music History, Literature, and Theory 1
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 1
- Sculpture 1
- Music Theory and Composition 0
- Music Pedagogy 0
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