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How strong are the academics at Troy University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
29%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Troy has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
296
10-19
338
20-29
206
30-39
134
40-49
69
50-99
23
100+
14

Honors Programs

Troy University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Troy's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Troy University:

71%
First-year retention rate
29%
4-year grad rate
50%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $54,000. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$54,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Troy University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
78.6
122.28
165.96
209.64
253.32
297

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 47
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 4
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 297
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 36
  • Accounting 36
  • Business/Managerial Economics 25
  • Science/Technology Management 15
  • Management Science 9
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 32
  • Radio and Television 19
  • Journalism 5
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 81
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 13
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 76
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 28
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 22
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 11
  • Technical Teacher Education 8
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying 3
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 29
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
Foreign Languages
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 14
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 132
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 16
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General 16
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 15
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 15
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 15
  • Health and Wellness, General 3
History
  • History, General 28
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 115
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
  • Mathematics, General 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 239
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 2
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 7
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 55
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Physics, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 231
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 75
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 54
  • Human Services, General 54
  • Human Services, General 54
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 22
  • Anthropology, General 19
  • Sociology, General 13
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography 13
  • Social Sciences, General 11
  • Social Sciences, General 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 32
  • Music, General 11
  • Art/Art Studies, General 8
  • Music, General 7
  • Dance, General 6
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