Producing the Graduates Texas Needs Now
UTSA is tackling critical gaps in the state’s workforce by focusing on growth - graduating more students with future-forward, industry-aligned skillsets each year.
2023-2024 Degrees Awarded
Fueling the Region’s Top Industries
UTSA is making heavy investments in programs and partnerships to directly support Texas’ most promising growth industries.
Tech & Cyber
Growing Texas’ presence as the largest cyber hub outside of Washington D.C through future-leading talent development and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Life Sciences
Advancing the state’s healthcare enterprise through transdisciplinary research, collaboration and professional development.
Financial Services
Funneling talent into the region’s largest financial firms, including USAA, Frost Bank, Broadway Bank, Jefferson Bank and Lonestar Capitol Bank.
Manufacturing
Leading Texas and the nation in cybersecure, energy-efficient manufacturing and supply chains, with over 40K trained in cybersecurity awareness to sustain American leadership in global manufacturing competitiveness.
Bold Is... DEVELOPING A HUB FOR REGIONAL EXPERTISE AND INNOVATION.
BIG INVESTMENTS UTSA is shaping the future of San Antonio and South Texas with new facilities, workforce initiatives and impactful research.
UNIVERSITY OF THE FUTURE Establishing a world-class university for San Antonio
In summer 2024, The UT System Board of Regents announced the intent to merge The University of Texas at San Antonio and UT Health San Antonio to create a premier university that brings together UTSA’s strengths in engineering and computer science and UT Health San Antonio’s strengths in biomedical education, research and clinical care. The newly unified university will stand as the third-largest research university in Texas.
Space Exploration & Research
UTSA’s Center for Space Technology and Operations Research (CSTOR) is a new hub dedicated to advancing engineering, technology and operations that will support space missions between the Earth and the Moon. CSTOR will provide enhanced support to the more than 35 UTSA researchers and over 200 students working on space technology-related research and career development in areas such as uncrewed spacecraft, lunar habitation, hypersonics and propulsion.
CASE STUDY Creating a Sustainable Aviation Hub in San Antonio
UTSA is playing a key role in bringing federal and city braintrusts together to develop energy technologies that could potentially decarbonize the aviation sector. The project – a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E), the City of San Antonio and CPS Energy – will position San Antonio as an innovation center for these new energy solutions.
Coming Soon New College of AI, Cyber and Computing
UTSA is reshaping its academic landscape for the future with the creation of a new college dedicated to AI, cybersecurity, computing, data science and related disciplines. Opening in August 2025, the college will be the first of its kind in the country, positioning UTSA to lead in the rapidly evolving landscape of advanced technologies.
Bold Is... PREPARING TEXANS FOR THE JOBS OF TOMORROW
Classroom-to-Career UTSA students get a bold advantage in the marketplace from the many resources and career-engaged learning opportunities that comprise our Classroom to Career Initiative.
EMPOWERING STUDENT SUCCESS Career Lab powered by GM Financial
Thanks to the generosity of longtime partner GM Financial, UTSA's University Career Center (UCC) has transformed part of its front lobby into the Career Lab powered by GM Financial — a dedicated communal space where students can receive guidance from career consultants on anything related to their professional interests and pursuits.
CAREER EXPLORATION & PREPARATION Najim Center for Innovation and Career Advancement
The Najim Center was established in 2020 by local entrepreneur and philanthropist Harvey E. Najim. Najim wanted to create a space where all students could access resources for career exploration and preparation and discover experiential learning opportunities. In 2022, Najim committed another $2 million gift to expand the center’s reach, build its network in downtown San Antonio, and provide more students with hands-on learning experiences.
COMING SOON San Pedro II – Supporting Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Opening in 2025, San Pedro II will allow UTSA to draw on the broad opportunities that exist in San Antonio to address the city’s pressing workforce needs, to connect UTSA students with experiential learning and career-engagement opportunities, and to provide training to prepare students for careers in interdisciplinary fields such as cybersecurity, computer and data sciences.
Top 30 Employers of UTSA Graduates
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:
Fueling Strategic Economic Growth
For 40 years, UTSA’s Institute for Economic Development has helped over 5,000 businesses open their doors and create more than 58,000 jobs in the Texas economy. In 2024 alone the institute generated:
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The Expansion of UTSA’s Downtown Campus, with the School of Data Science and the future Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Careers building will attract tomorrow’s startup and tech talent. UTSA grads are well prepared to fill the many smart jobs being created in San Antonio’s fast-growing economy.
Graham Weston, Co-founder and former chairman and CEO of Rackspace, Chair of Weston Ventures
UTSA’s Exclusive Formula for Powering Texas’ Economy
An executive summary highlighting the many ways UTSA is fueling growth and prosperity for our city and state.
