Sul Ross State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$41,871
in 2021+8% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 8% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 52% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 8 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 22% | $3,714 |
| 1999 | — | — | 21% | $3,674 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22% | $3,902 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19% | $3,636 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21% | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17% | $3,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18% | $3,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18% | $3,566 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24% | $4,254 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20% | $4,140 |
| 2008 | $38,800 | — | 19% | $4,364 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18% | $5,000 |
| 2010 | $37,400 | $8,743 | 23% | $5,300 |
| 2011 | — | $8,950 | 23% | $5,500 |
| 2012 | $38,000 | $8,269 | 25% | $5,500 |
| 2013 | $37,800 | $10,401 | 26% | $5,500 |
| 2014 | $36,900 | $11,064 | 29% | $6,500 |
| 2015 | $37,900 | $10,925 | 28% | $7,500 |
| 2016 | — | $13,042 | 21% | $7,992 |
| 2017 | — | $14,891 | 23% | $8,250 |
| 2018 | — | $12,761 | 22% | $10,196 |
| 2019 | — | $15,925 | 25% | $10,750 |
| 2020 | — | $11,951 | 25% | $10,750 |
| 2021 | $41,871 | $11,644 | 30% | $11,000 |
| 2022 | — | $15,192 | 29% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,221 | 26% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,991 | 27% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,286 | 30% | — |