Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 52.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 51.2%
- Retention Rate
- 79.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $57,131
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 25:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 54.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $74,786 | $24,819 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $70,456 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,907 | $26,287 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Doctoral | $68,219 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $64,493 | $76,417 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Doctoral | $63,600 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $63,180 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $62,734 | $24,907 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Master | $62,489 | |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Bachelor | $61,218 | $20,375 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $60,771 | $25,370 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $60,264 | $20,892 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $59,485 | $26,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor | $57,860 | $21,500 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $56,234 | $21,500 |
Outcomes Overview
UTSA graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $20,500 and earn $57,131 ten years after graduation. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 36%, well below the concerning 40% threshold that signals financial stress. Monthly loan payments of $217 represent just 4.6% of typical graduate income, making repayment manageable for most. The university's strong business and engineering programs feed into San Antonio's growing tech and energy sectors, where major employers like Valero and USAA recruit heavily. With 93.7% of graduates finding employment and the city's lower cost of living stretching paychecks further, UTSA delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.