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The bachelor's program at TROY was ranked #555 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 190 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 196 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 541 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 555 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Troy University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from TROY. This makes it the #38 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at TROY paid an average of $816 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $408 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 118 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from TROY in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. TROY does offer online classes in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TROY Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 114 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from TROY. About 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% 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 master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Troy University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 96 |
| General Social Sciences | 53 |
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 203 |
| Communication & Journalism | 170 |
| English Language & Literature | 36 |
| History | 27 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 8 |
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