Sul Ross State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Sul Ross State University at a glance

• 1,396

  students enrolled

• 524

  degrees and certificates a year

• 30%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,286

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,419 in state, $15,211 out of state

• $34,340

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $41,871

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Sul Ross State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Sul Ross State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Brewster County, where the college is.

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• 2

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Brewster County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $52,612

  median household income

  Brewster County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to operations (1 open).

Hiring most: O'Reilly Auto Parts (1), Sul Ross State University (1).

What they hire for: Operations (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Solutions Borderplex Development Board.

• Workforce Solutions BorderplexAlpine · 432-837-9800 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Sul Ross State University?

Sul Ross State University enrolls about 1,396 students and is a public 4-year institution in Alpine, Texas. It awards about 524 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Sul Ross State University?

30% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Sul Ross State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,340 six years after entry and $41,871 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Sul Ross State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Sul Ross State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Sul Ross State University?

2 open professional jobs are listed in Brewster County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. O'Reilly Auto Parts has the most openings.