Is Sul Ross State University worth it?
Sul Ross State University is a public, four-year institution in Alpine, Texas (small town). It awarded 480 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in criminal justice, exercise science and kinesiology and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,977
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,811
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,871
Average net price
$13,286
Completion rate
30%
Completions (2024)
480
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
1,396
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $37,501 | $49,184 | 89 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $58,327 | $65,438 | 70 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $39,828 | $49,510 | 56 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $32,033 | $42,239 | 47 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $67,128 | $74,084 | 41 |
| Education, General | Master's | $55,540 | N/A | 27 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,156 | $42,185 | 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $51,295 | $75,739 | 26 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $60,059 | $65,321 | 24 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $39,723 | $57,658 | 22 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,629 | N/A | 18 |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's | $28,002 | N/A | 17 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Master's | $46,631 | N/A | 16 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Education, General | Master's | 28 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 26 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 23 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 15 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 55% | 4,791 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10% | 904 |
| Public Administration | 7% | 618 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 376 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 328 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 233 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 226 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2% | 208 |
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Sources: federal figures for Sul Ross State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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