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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$50,860

Acceptance Rate

83%

Graduation Rate

76%

Annual Tuition

$22,082

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Temple University earn a median of $63,727 ten years after entry — 18% above the national median. Acceptance rate 82.9%, in-state tuition $22,082.

At a Glance

Total Students

21,249

Retention Rate

83%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

55%

Median Debt

$24,395

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Temple University is a public institution in Philadelphia with an acceptance rate of 82.9%. The university has a student population of 21,249. The average in-state tuition is $22,082. The university reports a graduation rate of 76.3% and a retention rate of 83.4%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median salary of $45,412, with median earnings increasing to $50,860 after five years and $63,727 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $24,395, and 55.3% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$45k

1 YEAR

$51k

5 YEARS

$64k

10 YEARS

Top 30% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Temple University alumni earn a median salary of $45,412. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $50,860, and after ten years, the median salary reaches $63,727. The median debt for Temple University graduates is $24,395.

Temple University has a student body of 21,249 students, with an acceptance rate of 82.9%. The graduation rate is 76.3%, and the retention rate is 83.4%. The in-state tuition is $22,082, and 55.3% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 538 / yr
Median Salary $129,690

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 424 / yr
Median Salary $45,198

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 382 / yr
Median Salary $58,807

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 381 / yr
Median Salary $73,393

Psychology, General

Graduates 373 / yr
Median Salary $30,054

Marketing

Graduates 331 / yr
Median Salary $47,460

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 326 / yr
Median Salary $41,165

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 286 / yr
Median Salary $73,162

Biology, General

Graduates 284 / yr
Median Salary $35,101

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Graduates 279 / yr
Median Salary $84,908

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 219 / yr
Median Salary $70,945

Law

Graduates 210 / yr
Median Salary $71,729

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 204 / yr
Median Salary $38,612

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 203 / yr
Median Salary $75,137

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Graduates 184 / yr
Median Salary $24,345

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 179 / yr
Median Salary $75,149

Social Work

Graduates 169 / yr
Median Salary $51,621

Insurance

Graduates 161 / yr
Median Salary $66,080

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 158 / yr
Median Salary $48,747

Political Science and Government

Graduates 153 / yr
Median Salary $36,011

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 147 / yr
Median Salary $66,161

Dentistry

Graduates 144 / yr
Median Salary $106,820

Public Health

Graduates 143 / yr
Median Salary $59,164

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 141 / yr
Median Salary $83,298

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Campus Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096

Temple University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Temple University has an acceptance rate of 82.9%.