Science, Technology and Society at Troy University

Troy, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
58 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
58
Optimistic
58
Base Case
58
Pessimistic
Earnings $85,672/yr (74% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Medium (22,000 openings/yr)
ROI 19.1x earnings multiple (9.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #3 of 11 Science, Technology and Society programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Science, Technology and Society graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $760K $748K $689K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 19.4x 19.1x 17.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.7x 9.6x 8.8x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 58 58 58

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$39,168
Out-of-state: $78,336 (9.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,476
-42% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,312
2.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $85,672 put Troy University's Science, Technology and Society program 74% above the national median of $49,207 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 19.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $85,672 far exceeding the $15,312 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #3 out of 11 programs, Troy University's Science, Technology and Society offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Troy University

Troy University accepts 93% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 10,089 students in Troy, AL. Pell Grant recipients make up 42% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Troy University's Science, Technology and Society program score?
This program scores 58/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Science, Technology and Society graduates.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →