Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Troy University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 25 programs with available earnings data.
#172 nationally
$39K median earnings
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Troy University.
Artificial Intelligence. leads engineering & technology with 60K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence. | #162 | $59,866 | — | 143 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Business Administration and Management, General. leads business & economics with 53K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General. | #186 | $53,159★ | $17,700 | 315 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | #243 | $49,580 | — | 75 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 67K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | #172 | $67,232★ | $16,000 | 113 |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy. | #33 | $30,184 | — | 35 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 45K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | #198 | $44,657★ | — | 106 |
| Algebra and Number Theory. | #234 | $33,993 | — | 32 |
Social Sciences & Policy graduates earn 40K on average, with 1 program ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government and Politics (United States). | #177 | $51,956★ | — | 46 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | #2 | $38,687 | $8,600 | 90 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods. | #40 | $38,372 | — | 55 |
| Forensic Social Work. | #140 | $38,183 | — | 117 |
| Psychology, General. | #297 | $35,956 | $18,785 | 261 |
| Applied/Public Sociology. | #251 | $34,985 | — | 25 |
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. leads communications with 34K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | #63 | $33,832★ | — | 27 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | #245 | $32,179 | — | 41 |
| Broadcast Journalism.Small sample | — | $23,761 | — | 7 |
Humanities & Arts graduates earn 35K on average, with 1 program ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American History (United States). | #197 | $44,362★ | — | 30 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | #112 | $38,492 | — | 32 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | #284 | $29,269 | — | 40 |
| American Sign Language (ASL).Small sample | #9 | $26,353 | — | 11 |
Agricultural Teacher Education. leads education with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Teacher Education.Small sample | — | $45,768★ | — | 6 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | #98 | $42,054 | $19,500 | 123 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 41K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | #148 | $40,717 | — | 186 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. leads other & interdisciplinary with 40K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | #138 | $39,776★ | $21,171 | 135 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | #95 | $34,238 | — | 77 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
