Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Temple University

Temple's Management Sciences program punches above its weight nationally but sits in the middle of Pennsylvania's competitive landscape. With first-year earnings of $74,778, graduates earn 20% more than the national median for this field and land in the 83rd percentile nationwide—impressive for a program with an 83% admission rate. However, within Pennsylvania, where several universities produce strong quantitative talent, Temple ranks at the 60th percentile, trailing Penn, Villanova, and Drexel.

The financial picture here is exceptionally strong. At $26,000 in median debt—well below both national and state averages—graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.35, meaning they owe roughly four months' salary. This is among the lowest debt burdens for this program nationally. With earnings growing to $86,666 by year four, early-career trajectory looks solid, providing graduates both immediate earning power and upward momentum.

For families weighing cost against outcomes, this represents a clear value proposition. You're getting near-elite Pennsylvania results at a fraction of the debt burden charged by comparable programs. While Penn's graduates earn more out of the gate, Temple students start with substantially less debt and still land well above national norms. For students who want quantitative skills without premium tuition, Temple delivers strong returns.