Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 76.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 74.7%
- Retention Rate
- 83.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $63,727
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,395
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 68.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $259/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $118,584 | $136,167 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $109,763 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $102,409 | $45,067 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $101,792 | $296,851 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Master | $93,520 | $37,499 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $74,641 | $130,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $74,307 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $71,575 | |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master | $70,456 | $49,688 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $70,100 | $26,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $69,732 | $24,187 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master | $69,338 | $27,600 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,592 | $26,500 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $67,789 | $81,733 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $67,557 | $25,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Temple graduates earn a median of $63,727 within 10 years, while carrying typical debt of $24,395. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 38% sits comfortably below the recommended 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $259 consume about 5% of gross income for median earners. Temple's strong alumni network in Philadelphia opens doors in healthcare, media, and business sectors. The university's proximity to major employers like Comcast and Jefferson Health creates direct pipelines for graduates. With a 94.3% employment rate and earnings that steadily climb from $45,412 after one year to over $63,000 by year 10, Temple delivers a strong return on investment for most students.