
Sul Ross's reported six-year graduation rate is 30% for the tracked cohort of first-time, full-time bachelor's degree-seeking students. Its four-year rate is 22%. These measures follow entering students over specified periods; they are not the percentage of all current students who eventually earn a degree.
The reported first-to-second-year retention rate is 45%, indicating that fewer than half of the students in its relevant full-time, first-time cohort returned the following fall under that measure. Transfer students, part-time students, and students who finish at another institution are not fully described by the headline graduation rate. An applicant comparing colleges should ask about completion in the intended major, course availability, and the likely time to degree - particularly if transferring credits or attending part time.
Career earnings depend heavily on occupation, location, further education, and work experience; an institution-wide salary claim would not describe what an individual Sul Ross graduate can expect. Federal College Scorecard program earnings, when reported, must be read with their stated measurement period and student population rather than treated as starting salaries for every graduate.
Sul Ross reports career support that includes individual and group counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer events, and alumni networking opportunities. Those are services, not verified job-placement or earnings outcomes. Students comparing majors can pair any program-level earnings measure with information about typical occupations, licensing requirements, graduate-school plans, and the cost of completing the degree.
BACHELOR’S Degree
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Education
Psychology
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
Health Professions and Related Programs
English Language and Literature/Letters
Natural Resources and Conservation
MASTER’S Degree
Education
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
Natural Resources and Conservation
Social Sciences
English Language and Literature/Letters
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.