by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Temple ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Temple was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 132 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Temple University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Temple. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Temple is $33,427. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Temple, sociology students borrow a median amount of $49,589 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Temple paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Temple. About 12% were men and 88% were 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, 52% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Temple sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Temple Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in sociology from Temple. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Temple are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% 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 master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Temple University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 149 |
| Economics | 70 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
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