Troy University

Troy University is online, with over 100 bachelor’s and master’s degrees available. Subject areas range from business and graphic design to social work and education. TROY also offers online certificates at the undergraduate and graduate levels for students seeking career enrichment and advancement.

If you’re still deciding on an online college and program that’s right for you, our list of the most popular online schools is worth exploring for additional options.

TROY is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees, and certificates. Accreditation is important because it verifies a school’s legitimacy and signifies it has undergone a rigorous review process by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency that deems its financial practices are sound and its academic programs are high quality. TROY has proven to the SACSCOC it can deliver on promises to students.

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TROY has been known for its commitment to distance learning and the diverse needs of students since the 1950s. By the mid-1990s, TROY transitioned from VHS tape-based to internet-based learning as technology rapidly changed and the school needed to remain competitive. In 2005, TROY created its e-Campus, which later became e-TROY — an online learning pioneer. Today, TROY offers a wide range of online degree programs at all educational levels, providing convenience, flexibility, and affordability to students worldwide.

TROY’s online nursing, computer and information science, and business administration bachelor’s degrees provide the highest earnings for graduates based on College Scorecard data. Each provides a median annual salary of $54,100, $50,900, and $44,500, respectively.

A degree from TROY is likely worth it. TROY is relatively affordable compared to other schools and costs approximately $15,000 annually, which is lower than the $19,500 midpoint for all four-year schools. Median earnings for TROY graduates are about $39,300 per year, with some earning significantly higher based on their course of study.

However, a degree’s worth also depends on your experience. If you enjoyed your time at school, made connections, and met your educational and career goals, then it’s worth it. It may help to connect with graduates or read the online student reviews on this page to see what they say about their time spent as TROY students.

TROY’s admission requirements are similar to other schools. Preparing to apply to college always requires submitting all the necessary documentation that attests to your experience and abilities as a student. Specifically, applying to TROY requires the following:

• A completed online application 
• A $30 application fee
• Official high school transcripts or their equivalent
• A minimum 3.0 GPA for unconditional admission or 2.5 for conditional admission for students opting out of taking entrance exams
• A minimum 2.0 GPA for unconditional admission or 2.5 for conditional admission for students submitting entrance exam scores, such as the SAT and ACT scores
• College or military transcripts, if applicable

Students over 21 who enroll are not required to submit entrance exam scores.