Temple College
Temple, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting
Temple College is a public institution in Temple, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 3,178 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,678 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 28.9%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $12,813, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.02x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,682 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Registered Nursing, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,678
Graduation Rate
28.9%
Median Debt
$12,813
Average Net Price
$10,682
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.81x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.02x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,178
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,224
Pell Grant Rate
34.7%
Federal Loan Rate
21.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,262
Income $30K–$48K
$10,031
Income $48K–$75K
$11,563
Income $110K+
$11,571
Student Demographics
Women
66.7%
White
34.4%
Black
16.0%
Hispanic
34.0%
Asian
1.5%
Two or More Races
6.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
29.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (49)
Associate (26)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,899 | 570 |
| Business | $48,752 | 148 |
| Registered Nursing | $91,365 | 101 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 37 |
| Biology | Not reported | 34 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $72,738 | 33 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 31 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Not reported | 29 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 25 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 22 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $36,835 | 16 |
| Business Administration & Management | $33,898 | 16 |
| Behavioral Sciences | Not reported | 13 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 12 |
| Dental Support Services | $70,328 | 11 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 9 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 9 |
| History | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 76 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $80,992 | 36 |
| Practical Nursing | $67,236 | 28 |
| Business | Not reported | 22 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 14 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Biology | Not reported | 7 |
| Music | Not reported | 7 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 3 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | Associate | 2 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Associate | 2 |
| Political Science | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Associate | 1 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Associate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Texas
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Texas
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