TX | PUBLIC
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Sul Ross State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $437,614 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 8.4 years.
4-year net cost
$53,144
Estimated debt
$27,635
Early salary signal
$59,076
Graduation rate
30%
Why this score?
Caution Zone is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($53,144), estimated debt ($27,635), early-career salary ($59,076), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
MASTERS
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67
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$437,614
Salary Outlook
$59,076
Estimated Debt
$27,635
Payback
4.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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66
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$427,704
Salary Outlook
$57,786
Estimated Debt
$27,635
Payback
4.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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61
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$375,931
Salary Outlook
$51,042
Estimated Debt
$27,635
Payback
5.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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61
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$375,231
Salary Outlook
$50,950
Estimated Debt
$27,635
Payback
5.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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55
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$329,345
Salary Outlook
$44,973
Estimated Debt
$27,635
Payback
6.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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49
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$280,555
Salary Outlook
$38,618
Estimated Debt
$27,635
Payback
7.2 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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48
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$278,602
Salary Outlook
$38,364
Estimated Debt
$27,635
Payback
7.2 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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42
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$237,016
Salary Outlook
$32,946
Estimated Debt
$27,635
Payback
8.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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42
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$236,692
Salary Outlook
$32,904
Estimated Debt
$27,635
Payback
8.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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ROI Snapshot
MASTERS
67
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,461,636
Risk-adjusted ROI
$437,614
Value at risk
$1,024,022
Payback
4.7 years
MASTERS
66
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,428,536
Risk-adjusted ROI
$427,704
Value at risk
$1,000,832
Payback
4.8 years
MASTERS
61
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,255,616
Risk-adjusted ROI
$375,931
Value at risk
$879,685
Payback
5.4 years
MASTERS
61
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,253,276
Risk-adjusted ROI
$375,231
Value at risk
$878,045
Payback
5.4 years
BACHELORS
55
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,100,016
Risk-adjusted ROI
$329,345
Value at risk
$770,671
Payback
6.1 years
BACHELORS
49
High Risk
On-time ROI
$937,056
Risk-adjusted ROI
$280,555
Value at risk
$656,501
Payback
7.2 years
BACHELORS
48
High Risk
On-time ROI
$930,536
Risk-adjusted ROI
$278,602
Value at risk
$651,934
Payback
7.2 years
BACHELORS
42
High Risk
On-time ROI
$791,636
Risk-adjusted ROI
$237,016
Value at risk
$554,620
Payback
8.4 years
BACHELORS
42
High Risk
On-time ROI
$790,556
Risk-adjusted ROI
$236,692
Value at risk
$553,864
Payback
8.4 years
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