Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Troy University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 59% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 22nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AL wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Troy University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Technology and Society | $85,672 | $80,455 | +19% | #6 of 10 | #3 | $15,312 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $58,407 | $79,492 | -14% | #305 of 459 | #203 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $66,344 | $78,785 | -11% | #772 of 966 | #433 | $21,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $44,005 | $67,190 | -12% | #542 of 796 | #363 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,260 | $63,472 | -7% | #652 of 1176 | #324 | $25,000 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,195 | $63,425 | -7% | #175 of 271 | #73 | $25,000 |
| Social Sciences | $36,547 | $57,620 | +8% | #26 of 87 | #7 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $46,279 | $57,341 | -9% | #389 of 565 | #187 | $25,125 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,780 | $56,317 | +2% | #285 of 660 | #77 | $24,778 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $36,256 | $53,112 | -3% | #313 of 610 | #148 | $25,660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,788 | $49,195 | +4% | #283 of 680 | #77 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | $31,339 | $48,145 | -31% | #301 of 309 | #284 | $17,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $33,154 | $47,978 | -15% | #508 of 660 | #326 | $23,000 |
| Biology | $30,057 | $46,934 | -18% | #757 of 841 | #607 | $23,875 |
| English Language and Literature | $25,888 | $46,923 | -3% | #350 of 576 | #126 | $24,812 |
| Social Work | $31,190 | $45,789 | -12% | #365 of 420 | #264 | $28,062 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $29,917 | $44,859 | -11% | #118 of 158 | #81 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $31,479 | $44,102 | -13% | #832 of 1027 | #546 | $26,000 |
| Sociology | $26,803 | $41,433 | -21% | #435 of 462 | #363 | $32,280 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | $31,454 | $41,240 | -33% | #10 of 10 | #10 | $26,500 |
| History | $39,591 | — | — | — | — | $27,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,917 | $37,264 | -10% | #313 of 423 | #190 | $25,750 |
| American Sign Language | $35,336 | — | — | — | — | $20,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $34,238 | — | — | — | — | $23,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $30,184 | — | — | — | — | $28,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Troy University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| Room | $4,120 | |
| Board | $3,876 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,158 | $33,950 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,718 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,632 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,109 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,553 |
| $110,001+ | $14,278 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Troy University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology