Bold Is... when the hopes and dreams of generations come to life
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)
Moving Up
UTSA 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 UTSA 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 UTSA Student Success stats, explore Institutional Research and Analysis' Dashboards.
Hispanic Serving Institution
UTSA 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.
UTSA 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
UTSA 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 UTSA’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.
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First-Generation & Transfer Student Center
Provides a slate of programs to support first-generation and transfer students.
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UTSA Center for Military Affiliated Students
Empowers service members, veterans and their families to achieve their educational goals.
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Resilience & Retention Academic Advising Program
Supports students who were academically dismissed or denied admission into the major of their choice and are at a high risk of dropping out of college.
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UTSA Bold Promise
Our commitment to offer high-quality, affordable education to eligible incoming freshmen.
Meet Stephanie Florez ’24
Bold Promise Recipient
UTSA is invested in offering higher-quality, affordable education to Texas students. Through the UTSA 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
UTSA 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 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.
