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Sociology at Troy University

If you plan to study Sociology, take a look at what Troy University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Troy University is in Troy, AL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 sociology degrees were awarded at Troy University.

Studying Online at Troy University

Distance learning is available at Troy University. Of 13,658 students, 6,980 (51%) studied exclusively online and 2,579 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Troy University

Rankings can help you compare Troy University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Alabama	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#4 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#53 of 108
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#102 of 108
Best Value	Nationwide	#297 of 543
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#535 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Troy University

Students who complete Troy University’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,867
2 years	$25,658
3 years	$28,643
4 years	$34,985
5 years	$40,681

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from Troy University report median earnings of $34,985, compared with $52,344 for all Troy University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from Troy University stands at $43,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Sociology graduates at Troy University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Troy University are 69% women (9) and 31% men (4).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Troy University

Of the 13 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Troy University, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Troy University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	7

Minority students account for 69% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Troy University, above the national average of 56%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Troy University

This Sociology program at Troy University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	13

Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Graduates of the Sociology program at Troy University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Sociologists	$74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.