by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at TROY. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, TROY highly for social sciences, ranked #756 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 756 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Alabama | 6 of 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 125 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at TROY, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 82 |
| Master’s | 95 |
The social sciences field at TROY breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 73 |
| Social Sciences, General | 37 |
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| Geography and Cartography | 13 |
| Sociology | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Troy University handed out 82 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
TROY holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 151 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 709 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from TROY report a median salary of $41,911 a year. This is lower than $52,344, the median for all majors at TROY.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at TROY, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $33,166 in student loans. This is above $26,931, the typical median for all majors at TROY.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,312 | $20,352 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at TROY were White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Troy University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at TROY. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 95 |
