Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Troy University
Troy, AL · Associate's Degree · about 145 graduates a year
Troy University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Troy University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 59 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $52,547 | $48,401 | #211 | $43,806 |
| 60 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $52,322 | $55,036 | #48 | — |
| 61 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $52,252 | $49,523 | #156 | $34,165 |
| 62 | Troy University Troy, AL | $52,248 | $59,306 | #16 | $37,838 |
| 63 | James A. Rhodes State College Lima, OH | $52,236 | $55,744 | #25 | — |
| 64 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $52,156 | $55,513 | #45 | $41,989 |
| 65 | Trident Technical College Charleston, SC | $51,912 | $57,562 | #18 | — |
Other Majors at Troy University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,051 | $61,890 | #669 of 962 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Troy University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,838 one year after graduating and $52,248 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Troy University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Troy University ranks #62 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Troy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,227.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.