by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how TROY ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at TROY was ranked #520 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #8 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 487 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 520 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Troy University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at TROY is $33,154. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at TROY paid an average of $816 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $408 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,366 | $1,366 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,996 | $7,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,004 | $5,004 |
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Of the 49 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from TROY, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Troy University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the TROY communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TROY Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at TROY make a median salary of $48,564. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Troy University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 59 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 58 |
| Journalism | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.