Troy University
Troy, AL · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Troy University is a public institution in Troy, Alabama, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 9,805 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,062 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 48.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $25,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.68x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,527 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,062
Graduation Rate
48.5%
Median Debt
$25,000
Average Net Price
$16,527
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.64x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.68x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
9,805
Admission Rate
96.0%
Average SAT
1088
Retention Rate
71.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$10,176
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,352
Pell Grant Rate
42.8%
Federal Loan Rate
66.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,656
Income $30K–$48K
$12,042
Income $48K–$75K
$14,321
Income $110K+
$22,139
Student Demographics
Women
65.1%
White
51.9%
Black
32.7%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
4.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
35.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program, Nursing (CLNUR) - Clinical Doctorate (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (78)
Bachelor (43)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $63,472 | 290 |
| Psychology | $44,102 | 245 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 197 |
| Registered Nursing | $78,785 | 145 |
| Teacher Education | $49,195 | 141 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $56,317 | 128 |
| Social Work | $45,789 | 127 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $79,492 | 101 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 75 |
| Biology | $46,934 | 71 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 69 |
| Radio, Television & Film | $44,859 | 56 |
| Political Science | $57,341 | 50 |
| Sports & Fitness | $53,112 | 48 |
| Social Sciences | $57,620 | 36 |
| Business Information Systems | Not reported | 33 |
| Communications | $47,978 | 29 |
| History | Not reported | 27 |
| English Language & Literature | $46,923 | 26 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 26 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 24 |
| Music | Not reported | 22 |
| Accounting | $67,190 | 22 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 19 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 15 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Sociology | $41,433 | 11 |
| Dance | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 10 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 9 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 9 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 8 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 8 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Mathematics | $48,145 | 6 |
| Geography | Not reported | 6 |
| Fine Arts | $37,264 | 6 |
| Ecology | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 3 |
| Science, Technology and Society | $80,455 | Not reported |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | $41,240 | Not reported |
| Business | $63,425 | Not reported |
Master (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $83,469 | 206 |
| Social Work | $58,560 | 144 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $55,258 | 139 |
| Teacher Education | $60,356 | 113 |
| Registered Nursing | $116,454 | 67 |
| International Relations | $68,373 | 64 |
| Public Administration | $70,721 | 62 |
| Human Resources Management | $70,468 | 62 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $58,231 | 51 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 46 |
| Social Sciences | $51,841 | 28 |
| Sports & Fitness | $54,250 | 25 |
| International Business | Not reported | 23 |
| Accounting | $91,869 | 18 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 15 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Ecology | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Information Systems | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 5 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not reported | 3 |
| Communications | $54,590 | Not reported |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 9 |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 18 |
Associate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $52,248 | 145 |
| Registered Nursing | $76,051 | 73 |
Graduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 22 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 12 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 8 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 5 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Biology | Master | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| History | Master | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Mathematics Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Alabama
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