TROY – Troy University has been ranked in the top 30 public universities in the South by U.S. News and World Reports magazine, and several of its programs have been recognized as leading online learning programs.

The University was ranked 30 on the organization’s “Top Public Schools” listing, and was included in the “Best Regional Universities (South)” list.

In addition, the University’s nursing and rehabilitation counseling programs were named to the “U.S. News Best Grad School” list. It was among the top 50 universities on the “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs” list. U.S. News also listed TROY among the best for its online graduate nursing, graduate education and graduate business programs.

“We’re not trying to be all things to all people at TROY, but what we do we do very well,” said Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr. “The real standard in education that will sustain an institution is quality. This recognition from U.S. News validates our commitment to providing high-quality academic programs both in class and on line.”