Rankings and Points of Pride

Troy University: Recognized for Excellence

 

2025

• U.S. News and World Report ranked several of TROY's online programs in its 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. TROY's Online Master's in Nursing Programs ranked tied for 23rd in the Best for Veterans category and 98th best overall. TROY ranked 42nd in Best Online Bachelor's in Psychology Programs. The master's program in criminal justice ranked 59th. TROY's business programs also received high marks in this latest ranking. The online MBA program ranked as the 84th best for veterans and 142nd overall. The online master's in business non-MBA was ranked 114th, while the online bachelor's in business programs ranked 117th. The online master's degree in education was also recognized, coming in at 189th in the country. The University's online bachelor's programs ranked as the 66th best for veterans and 123rd overall.
• Research.com recently ranked TROY among its 2025 Best Colleges in America ranking.
• Collegerank.net has ranked TROY 4th in its 15 Best Online Master's in Artificial Intelligence rankings.
• Master's in AI has ranked TROY as the 7th Most Affordable Online Master's in Artificial Intelligence Programs. 
• Niche.com has ranked Troy University as the #1 Best Online College in Alabama and a Top 20 Best Online College in America. 
• In 2025, Fortune Recommends recognized Troy University's Sorrell College of Business for its MBA program, placing it among the top 100 full-time MBA programs in the nation. Specifically, the online MBA program was also ranked among the top 10 nationally for affordability. 

   

 

2024

• U.S. News and World Report ranked TROY among the best regional universities in the South in its 2025 Best Colleges rankings. TROY ranked 45th among all regional universities and 19th among public regional universities in the South. The University also ranked 21st in Best Colleges for Veterans and 47th among Best Value Schools – Regional Universities South.
• The Princeton Review recognized Troy University among its “Best of the Southeast” rankings for the 20th consecutive year.
• G.I. Jobs magazine recognized TROY in its 2024-2025 Military Friendly Schools listing, awarding the University its highest gold ranking.
• Fortune Recommends has ranked TROY's Master of Business Administration program among its top 100 MBA programs in the nation.
• Forbes Advisor ranked TROY's online graphic design program as first in the nation. A division of Forbes magazine, Forbes Advisor recently issued a ranking of the top 10 accredited, nonprofit universities that offer an online graphic design program. Using the categories of credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience and the application process, TROY's program ranked the highest.
• U.S. News & World Report recently recognized several of TROY's online programs in its 2024 Best Online Degree Programs rankings. TROY's online criminal justice program ranked 33rd overall and as the 11th best CJ program for veterans. The online graduate nursing programs ranked 49th. Other online programs recognized were ungraduated business (84th), graduate non-MBA business degree program (34th best for veterans), MBA (129th overall, 79th best for veterans). Overall, TROY's undergraduate online programs ranked 115th in the country.
• The Princeton Review recognized TROY's Master of Science in Nursing program among its 2024 Best Online Nursing Programs.
• Niche has ranked Troy University as its 25th Best Online College in America and as its 30th Most Conservative College in America. 

 

2023

• NPSchools.com has ranked TROY's Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Practitioner program 4th nationally among its Most Affordable Online MSN-NP Programs rankings. TROY also ranked seventh nationally in the Affordable Online DNP-NP Programs rankings. 
• U.S. News & World Report recognized Troy University among the best regional universities in the South, by U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best Colleges rankings. TROY ranked 55th among all regional universities in the South and 23rd among public regional universities in the South. The University also ranked 40th among Best Value School – Regional Universities South. The University's commitment to serving military-affiliated students earned it the 20th spot in U.S. News' Best Colleges for Veterans rankings, which recognizes colleges and universities that make pursuing a college education more affordable for veterans and active-duty service members. TROY's undergraduate business, economics, nursing and psychology programs were also recognized by U.S. News.
• Money has recognized TROY among its 2023 Best Colleges.
• Abound, a college guidance system for degree-seeking adults, has recognized TROY among its Top 100 Online Colleges nationally. Abound also recognized TROY among its Best Colleges for Military and Veterans 2023 and Best Colleges for Adults 2023 listings.
• The Princeton Review recognized TROY as one of the best colleges and universities in the southern United States for the 19th consecutive year. TROY was one of only 109 colleges and universities to receive the designation in the 10-state southern region.
• G.I. Jobs Magazine designated TROY among its 2023-2024 Military Friendly Schools. TROY received the organization's highest gold ranking.
• The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) recognized TROY's undergraduate program in Elementary Education for its rigorous preparation of future teachers in how to teach reading. The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-6) program earned an “A” in NCTQ's report, making it one of only 112 programs nationwide to earn the grade. 
• Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. was among the six honorees recognized during the inaugural John R. Lewis Legacy Institute (JRL) gala held in February at Atlanta's Porsche Experience Center. The honorees were recognized for embodying the highest values of the late Congressman John R. Lewis and continuing to represent his legacy of leadership.
• U.S. News & World Report ranked TROY's Online Bachelor's in Psychology program 12th in the country as a part of its “2023 Best Online Degree Programs” rankings. Criminal Justice ranked 16th in the “Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice for Veterans” ranking. The University was also recognized among the nation's best in “Best Online Bachelor's Degrees,” “Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs for Veterans,” “Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Business,” “Best Online MBA,” “Best Online MBA for Veterans,” “Best Online Master's in Business Programs, Non-MBA,” “Best Online Criminal Justice Master's Programs,” “Best Online Master's in Education Programs,” and “Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs.”
• HealthCareDegree.com ranked Troy University's Online Master's of Nursing program 13th nationally in its “2023 Most Affordable Online Family Nurse Practitioner Programs” ranking.
• OnlineMastersDegrees.org ranked TROY second nationally in its “Best Online Master's Degrees in Social Sciences” ranking. TROY ranked sixth nationally in “Best Online Master's Degrees in International Business,” 12th nationally in “Best Online Master's Programs in Environmental Science,” 15th nationally in “Best Online Master's Degrees in Adult Education,” and 23rd nationally in “Most Affordable Online Master's of Social Work Programs.”
  
  

2022

• NPSSchools.com has ranked TROY 5^th nationally in its “Most Affordable Online Nurse Practitioner Programs” ranking.
• Nine degree programs at Troy University have been recognized as being among the nation's best by Intelligent.com. TROY's Master of Science in Sport Management program was ranked 4th nationally. The Master of Science in Nursing program was ranked 10th. Other rankings include: Online Social Work degree (17th), Online master's in history (18th), Online Nurse Practitioner Master's program (30th), Best Online Master's in Nursing programs (38th) and Most Affordable Online Bachelor's in Psychology program (38th).
• Military Times ranked TROY as the only four-year, public university in Alabama in its 2022 Best for Vets rankings. TROY ranked 13^th in the southeast and 41^st nationally among public colleges and universities.
• U.S. News & World Report recognized TROY among the best regional universities in the South in its 2022-2023 Best Colleges Rankings. TROY ranked 44^th among all regional universities in the south and 17^th among public regional universities in the south. TROY was also recognized for its commitment to the military, ranking 21^st in U.S. News' Best Colleges for Veterans rankings.
• Troy University's ACCESS Virtual Learning program (Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators and Students Statewide), an outreach program of the College of Education, has received accreditation through 2027. The program met the criteria for educational quality established by Cognia Global Commission and was accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.
• The Princeton Review has named Troy University among the best colleges and universities in the southeastern U.S. for the 18^th straight year.
• Fortune has ranked Troy University's online Master of Science in Nursing program as the 36^th best in the country in its 2022 Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs rankings.
• The Partners for College Affordability and Public Trust recognized Troy University as a national model for providing quality, affordable education. The study examined the leadership of Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. and the Board of Trustees and the decisions that have made TROY an adaptive and affordable institution focused on meeting the needs of students and the community.
• Fortune has included TROY's online MBA program among its “Best Online MBA Programs in 2022” ranking. The listing included 108 colleges and universities with TROY's program coming in at 88^th.
• Online MBA Coach has ranked TROY among its top 100 “Most Affordable Online MBA Programs.”
• Master's Programs Guide ranked TROY's MBA in Global Business 6^th among its “Best Affordable Master's in International Business Degree Programs” ranking.
• Online Master's Degrees has ranked TROY's Master of Public Administration program 13^th in its “Best Online MPA Programs for 2022.”
• Stacker has named TROY's Rosa Parks Museum among its top museums in Alabama. The museum was ranked as the 6^th best in the state.
• Abound has ranked TROY among its “Top 100 Online Colleges 2022,” making it one of only two universities in the state to achieve the recognition. Abound also included TROY among its “Best Colleges for Military and Veterans 2022” listing and its “Best Colleges for Adults 2022” listing.
• U.S. News & World Report ranked several of TROY's online degree programs among the “2022 Best Online Programs” rankings. TROY's bachelor's degree in Psychology was ranked 21^st nationally, the online master's program in Criminal Justice ranked 31^st overall and 16^th in “Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice for Veterans.” The master's program in non-MBA Business programs ranked 34th best of such programs for veterans. TROY service to veterans was also recognized in the categories of “Online Bachelor's Degree Programs for Veterans,” and “Online Master of Business Administration Programs for Veterans.” TROY was also recognized among the nation's best in the “Online Bachelor's Degree Programs,” “Online Bachelor's in Business,” “Online Master of Business Administration Programs,” “Online Master's in Business Non-MBA,” “Online Master's in Education,” and “Online Master's in Nursing” categories.
  
  

2021

• Master's Program Guide has ranked TROY's International Relations degree program 3^rd in its “50 Best Online Master of International Relations Degree Programs” ranking.
• U.S. News & World Report ranked TROY as the 18^th best public school in the South among regional universities and ranked TROY has one of its “Best Regional Universities in the South” and “Best Value Schools.” The publication also ranked TROY 18^th in its “Best Colleges for Veterans” rankings.
• The Princeton Review recognized TROY on its “Best of the Southeast” list for the 17^th year in a row.  
• Troy University was the only four-year, public university in the state of Alabama to be named to the 2021 Military Times Best for Vets rankings. TROY ranked 15^th in the southeast and 57^th in the nation among 4-year, public colleges and universities.
• Study.com has ranked Troy University 4^th in its list of “Best Bachelor's Degrees in Public Administration, 26^th in its list of “Best Bachelor's Degrees in Social Science,” 10^th in “Best Online Bachelor's in Social Science Programs,” and 17^th in “Best Online Bachelor's in Sociology Programs.”
• Computer Science Degree Search has ranked TROY as the 2^nd “Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems School in Alabama.” The organization also ranked TROY as the 24^th Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School in the nation and the 47^th overall most Popular Online Computer Information Systems School at all degree levels.
• Intelligent.com named TROY the following lists for 2021: Best Colleges in Alabama, Best Sport Management Degree Programs, Best Master's in Sport Management Programs, Best Master's Degree Programs and Best Master's in Communications Degree Programs.
• Troy University was ranked in the following lists in the 2021 PLEXUSS Global Rankings: 2^nd in Best in Alabama Offering Fine Arts Programs; 3^rd in Alabama Offering Anthropology Programs; and, 3^rd in Best Online College or University in Alabama Offering Bachelor's Degree Programs.
• Study.com ranked Troy University 9^th in its Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs in Accounting list.
• GradReports ranked TROY 3^rd best in Alabama for post-graduate salary. GradReports collected graduate data to compare alumni salaries from TROY to alumni salaries from the same programs across all colleges to develop a Best Colleges by Salary Score within the state.  
• Study.com has ranked Troy University 8^th in its list of “Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in Political Science.”
• Accounting Today as ranked TROY's School of Accountancy in the Sorrell College of Business 16^th nationally for medium-sized programs.
• Best Value Schools has named TROY's Ph.D. in Sport Management as one of the top 10 programs of its kind in the country.
• U.S. News & World Report has recognized several of TROY's online degree programs as being among the best in the nation. Overall, TROY ranked 75^th in the publication's “Best Online Bachelor's Programs” and 50^th in the “Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans.” The master's program in criminal justice ranked 15^th in the “Best for Veterans” category and 26^th overall. TROY was also ranked in the “Best Online Master's in Business Programs for Veterans (Excluding MBA);” “Best Online Master's in Business;” “Best Online Bachelor's Business Programs;” “Best Online Master of Business Administration Programs;” “Best Online Master's Programs in Nursing;” and “Best Online Master's in Education Programs.”
• Learn.org ranked TROY's online bachelor's degree program in social work seventh in the nation.