Bold Is... when the hopes and dreams of generations come to life
Student Success UT San Antonio 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)
Moving Up
UT San Antonio is heavily investing in real-world learning opportunities to fuel student success, setting graduates up for a life of prosperity and driving upward mobility for the next generation of Texans.
Bold Is... Defying Expectations
Student Success
As San Antonio’s largest university, we are enrolling more students, graduating them sooner, and ensuring they’re career-ready - unlocking better lives for themselves and their families.
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7K
Degrees awarded per year
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4.4 Years
Average time for students to earn bachelor’s degree
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65K
Average salary of UT San Antonio students who graduated in the last 3 years
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88%
Alumni who stay and work in Texas
Data as of June 13, 2024. For more UT San Antonio Student Success stats, explore Institutional Research and Analysis' Dashboards.
Hispanic Serving Institution
UT San Antonio is one of the original 189 universities in the nation to be federally designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. HSIs are eligible to receive various forms of federal funding to support student services, faculty development, academic programming and more.
More About UT San Antonio's Hispanic Serving Institution Status

UT San Antonio is one of only 21 universities nationwide to earn dual recognition as a Tier One institution and an Opportunity College & University. These distinctions highlight our unwavering commitment to advancing top-tier research while maximizing student economic mobility.
A Bold Project
Bexar County Fostering Educational Success Program
UT San Antonio is proud to lead an innovative, collaborative partnership dedicated to the academic success of students with a history of foster care.
Bold Is... staying focused on a bright future
While UT San Antonio's nationally recognized efforts to advance student success serve all Roadrunners, they play a special role in uplifting and supporting our Hispanic students and other historically underserved populations.
Meet Stephanie Florez ’24
Bold Promise Recipient
UT San Antonio is invested in offering higher-quality, affordable education to Texas students. Through the UT San Antonio Bold Promise tuition-free program, career-focused individuals like Stephanie can focus on their education and student experience without financial worry.

Low Cost & Low Debt
UT San Antonio makes deliberate, strategic efforts to create a data-informed ecosystem of student support that dramatically improves student success outcomes.

From Classroom to Prosperity Elevating lifetime earning potential
At UT San Antonio, we don't just provide an education; we shape futures and elevate earning potential. The average salaries of even the newest UT San Antonio 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 UT San Antonio students who graduated in the last three years
$75K
Average salary of UT San Antonio master’s degree students who graduated in the last three years
$95K
Average salary of UT San Antonio 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.