Sul Ross State University
Alpine, Texas · Public · 1,396 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 36 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,110 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,722 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,261 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,596 |
| $110k and up | $20,279 |
| All families (average) | $13,286 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $42,239 | +$7,430 | clears the bar | $17,447 | 2.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,185 | +$7,376 | clears the bar | $12,910 | 1.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $57,658 | +$22,849 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $55,540 | +$20,731 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $75,739 | +$40,930 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $31,629 | -$3,180 | falls short | $17,651 | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $49,510 | +$14,701 | clears the bar | $13,360 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $65,321 | +$30,512 | clears the bar | $13,538 | 0.4 yrs |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Master's Degree | $46,631 | +$11,822 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $28,002 | -$6,807 | falls short | $20,050 | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $74,084 | +$39,275 | clears the bar | $14,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $49,184 | +$14,375 | clears the bar | $12,281 | 0.9 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $65,438 | +$30,629 | clears the bar | $17,101 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 58% of students receive Pell grants · 30% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.