Education at Troy University
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Troy University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Troy University is in Troy, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Troy University
Distance learning is available at Troy University. Among 13,658 students, 6,980 (51%) studied exclusively online and 2,579 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Troy University
Use these rankings to compare Troy University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #8 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #103 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #178 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #664 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #734 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Troy University
Those who finish Troy University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,059 |
| 2 years | $40,505 |
| 3 years | $42,406 |
| 4 years | $46,401 |
| 5 years | $51,948 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Troy University take home a median $46,401, compared with $52,344 for all Troy University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Troy University comes in at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Troy University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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