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How strong are the academics at Troy University?

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

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
27%
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 15:1. 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
359
10-19
349
20-29
236
30-39
152
40-49
56
50-99
39
100+
11

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:

73%
First-year retention rate
27%
4-year grad rate
47%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $45,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$45,000
$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
Psychology, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
100.8
133.44
166.08
198.72
231.36
264

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 71
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 4
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 264
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 69
  • Business/Managerial Economics 33
  • Science/Technology Management 26
  • Accounting 22
  • Management Science 9
Communication
  • Radio and Television 56
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 29
  • Journalism 8
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 101
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 10
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 81
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 27
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 27
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
  • Technical Teacher Education 6
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying 12
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 20
Foreign Languages
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 9
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 145
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General 19
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 19
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 19
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 19
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 19
  • Health and Wellness, General 5
History
  • History, General 27
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 128
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 197
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 8
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 48
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 0
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 245
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 127
  • Human Services, General 75
  • Human Services, General 75
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 75
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 50
  • Social Sciences, General 27
  • Anthropology, General 15
  • Sociology, General 11
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography 6
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 26
  • Dance, General 11
  • Music, General 10
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4

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