Social Sciences at Troy University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Troy University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Troy University is in Troy, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Troy University
Online coursework is an option at Troy University. Among 13,658 students, 6,980 (51%) studied exclusively online and 2,579 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Troy University
Use these rankings to compare Troy University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #113 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #353 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #747 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Troy University
Students who complete Troy University’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,760 |
| 2 years | $38,543 |
| 3 years | $33,510 |
| 4 years | $41,911 |
| 5 years | $51,463 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Troy University earn a median of $41,911, compared with $52,344 for all Troy University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Troy University stands at $33,166.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Troy University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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