by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how TROY ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at TROY was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Troy University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from TROY. This makes it the #10 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at TROY is $36,547. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at TROY was $816 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $408 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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The social sciences program at TROY awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at TROY are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students 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 | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the TROY social sciences 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from TROY. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Troy University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 96 |
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.