Temple University and Temple Health together contribute $11.1 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy, according to a study commissioned by the university and released on Mar. 9. The report, titled “Economic and Social Impact of Temple University: A Philadelphia-Rooted Academic, Healthcare and Research Institution,” was completed by Econsult Solutions, Inc.
The findings highlight Temple’s role as one of Philadelphia’s largest employers and a major driver of economic activity in the region. The institutions support nearly 52,000 jobs across the state—both directly and indirectly—with more than $4.6 billion in employee compensation. Within Philadelphia alone, Temple and Temple Health generate almost $7.7 billion in economic impact, sustaining one out of every fifteen jobs in the city.
“Temple and Temple Health are two of Philadelphia’s most important anchor institutions, and this economic impact study is the latest evidence of that,” said Temple President John Fry. “Temple is a force multiplier in the city, region and the Commonwealth, and our impact will further grow in the years to come as we begin the implementation process of our strategic plan, Forward with Purpose.”
The report also notes that Temple’s research expenditures exceed $300 million annually as an R1 institution, with about 67% of funding coming from outside Pennsylvania—bringing over $200 million into the region each year. In healthcare services, Temple Health operates 990 licensed beds across several facilities including its main hospital, Chestnut Hill Hospital, Women’s and Families Hospital, and Fox Chase Cancer Center. In 2025 alone, Temple Health performed more lung transplants than any other health system nationwide with 179 procedures.
“Temple Health occupies a unique role as both a destination for advanced, complex care, and as an integral community health partner providing critical services to patients across the region,” said Abhi Rastogi, MBA, MIS, President and CEO of Temple Health. “Alongside the University, we’re focused on purposeful growth that expands access to life-changing care, remains rooted in the communities we serve, and stays at the leading edge of clinical excellence and scientific impact.”
The study further shows that among more than 380,000 alumni worldwide are over 200,000 living in Pennsylvania who collectively earn an estimated $2.5 billion due partly to their education at Temple. As a state-related institution receiving an annual appropriation—most recently $158.2 million—Temple provides more than 20,000 undergraduate residents with at least a $15,000 annual tuition discount. According to the report’s findings for every dollar appropriated by Pennsylvania to Temple University results in $168 statewide economic impact.
