Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Alpine, Texas, Sul Ross State University is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,396 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,871 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 28.7%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $15,900, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.63x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,286 per year. The most popular programs include Teacher Education, Business, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Psychology, and Educational Administration.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,871
Graduation Rate
28.7%
Median Debt
$15,900
Average Net Price
$13,286
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.79x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.63x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,396
Admission Rate
98.7%
Average SAT
1024
Retention Rate
44.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,592
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,672
Pell Grant Rate
57.7%
Federal Loan Rate
40.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,110
Income $30K–$48K
$11,722
Income $48K–$75K
$11,261
Income $110K+
$20,279
Student Demographics
Women
54.5%
White
19.2%
Black
8.0%
Hispanic
67.8%
Asian
0.1%
Two or More Races
2.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.0%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (46)
Bachelor (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 55 |
| Business | Not reported | 40 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $42,239 | 36 |
| Psychology | $42,185 | 31 |
| Sports & Fitness | $57,658 | 28 |
| Business Administration & Management | $49,510 | 25 |
| Biology | Not reported | 20 |
| Natural Resources Management | Not reported | 19 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 17 |
| Animal Sciences | Not reported | 16 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 10 |
| History | Not reported | 9 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 8 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 5 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 3 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $49,184 | 2 |
Master (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | $74,084 | 28 |
| Sports & Fitness | $65,321 | 27 |
| Education | Not reported | 23 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 22 |
| Business Administration & Management | $75,739 | 22 |
| Animal Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Wildlife Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
| Special Education | $65,438 | 0 |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 2 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Bachelor | 2 |
| Geological Sciences | Master | 2 |
| Public Administration | Master | 2 |
| Political Science | Master | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Master | 2 |
| Music | Bachelor | 2 |
| Agricultural Production | Bachelor | 1 |
| Educational Assessment | Master | 1 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Master | 1 |
| Political Science | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Master's Parks & Recreation Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in Texas
- Highest Job Growth Bachelor's Natural Resources Programs
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Texas
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