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The bachelor's program at Temple was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 132 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Temple University handed out 247 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 302 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Temple. This makes it the #135 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Temple paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $833 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,023 | $36,280 |
| Fees | $968 | $968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,968 | $16,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,466 | $4,466 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Temple are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Temple does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Temple Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from Temple. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Temple University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 149 |
| Economics | 70 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
| Sociology | 31 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 735 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 112 |
| English Language & Literature | 101 |
| History | 49 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 41 |
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