Student Success UTSA degrees yield a powerful return on investment
$28K
in average annual salary compared to high school graduates
$5K
education-related loan debt over a decade (compared to only $1,000 across the state)
39%
of current students graduate with no loan debt (compared to only 29% a decade ago)
Bold Is... PREPARING TEXANS FOR THE JOBS OF TOMORROW
Meet Jessica Le ‘18
Forensic Investigator at ZOOM
Jessica is a first-generation graduate who began her UTSA journey as a transfer student and single parent. UTSA's career-engaged learning approach prepared her to achieve remarkable professional success, now working with industry experts in the field of digital forensics and cybersecurity at Zoom to help keep the company and its employees safe.
Creating Career and Community-Ready Graduates
After graduates earn their degrees from UTSA, they’re using their talents, skills and knowledge to strengthen the Lone Star State. UTSA’s top ten degree programs align directly with Texas’ thriving industries. As a result, graduates have an advantage in the job market – as well as a competitive edge to transform the future of our state and the world.
Top 10 UTSA Degrees
&
Texas Core Industries
Low Cost & Low Debt
UTSA makes deliberate, strategic efforts to create a data-informed ecosystem of student support that dramatically improves student success outcomes.
- 39% of current students graduate with no loan debt
- Students graduate with $5,000 less in education-related loan debt on average compared to graduates ten years ago
Value Proposition Career Ready Roadrunners
UTSA's value proposition is clear: deliver high-quality instruction through industry-aligned programs to close the classroom and workplace gap. The results are well-equipped graduates who land in-demand careers at high-profile companies.
High-Quality Instruction
Industry Aligned Programs
"Learning by Doing" Experiences
Career Ready Roadrunners
Our Goal UTSA aims to have 75% of undergraduates participate in a classroom-to-career experience by the year 2028
When students learn by doing, they learn differently. From industry internships and team-based project learning to research and entrepreneurship, experiences outside the classroom stretch academic foundations to a whole new level and prepare students for the workforce ahead. That’s what UTSA students find from Day One of their academic journey — experience-based learning to support their transition to life after college and into career.
UTSA students learn through:
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Opportunities
- Professional Learning Events
- Internships and Similar Immersions
- Undergraduate Research
- Study Abroad
Bold Is... PRODUCING THE WORKFORCE TALENT TEXAS NEEDS
From creating new spaces that foster student innovation to expanding education outside the classroom through experiential learning opportunities, UTSA is investing in workforce development to grow San Antonio’s talent pipeline.
Top 30 Employers of UTSA Graduates
UTSA students get a bold advantage in the marketplace from the many career-engaged learning opportunities that comprise our Classroom to Career Initiative. As a result, employer partners actively seek out and hire UTSA students and graduates for internships and jobs. That's one reason why 88% of UTSA graduates stay in Texas. Here’s a snapshot of where many of our graduates currently work:
From Classroom to Prosperity Elevating lifetime earning potential
At UTSA, we don't just provide an education; we shape futures and elevate earning potential. The average salaries of even the newest UTSA alumni surpass those in San Antonio and Texas, showcasing the remarkable impact of a university degree on lifetime earnings and the enduring value of higher education.
$65K
Average salary of all UTSA students who graduated in the last three years
$75K
Average salary of UTSA master’s degree students who graduated in the last three years
$95K
Average salary of UTSA doctoral degree students who graduated in the last three years
Average salary in San Antonio metropolitan statistical area is $54,060. Average salary in Texas is $57,300.
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