Graduate Programs
The UTSA College of Sciences (COS) offers advanced degrees in each of our academic departments. Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in a number of scientific disciplines prepare students for success after graduation and throughout life.
Graduate students are engaged in groundbreaking studies in a variety of areas, transforming scientific understanding into ways of enriching the human experience.
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Master of Science Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
Graduate Certificate Programs
The UTSA Graduate School also offers several graduate certificate programs. See a list of available certificate program options.
Graduate Student Funding
COS Ph.D. programs offer competitive funding packages to students throughout their tenure in the program. The typical funding package includes a stipend as GRA or TA, payment for tuition and fees, and health insurance. The total amount varies per program and type of position, ranging from approximately $37,000 to $43,000. The following table summarizes the typical funding packages for students in the different PhD programs in our College.
Program |
Title |
Appointment |
Stipend/Salary |
Tuition |
Insurance |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cell and Molecular Biology |
GRA |
19 hrs/12 months |
$28,000 |
$10,119 |
$3200 |
$41,319 |
TAII |
19 hrs/12 months |
$28,000 |
$10,119 |
$3200 |
$41,319 |
|
Neuroscience |
GRA |
19 hrs/12 months |
$28,000 |
$10,119 |
$3200 |
$41,319 |
TAII |
19 hrs/12 months |
$28,000 |
$10,119 |
$3200 |
$41,319 |
|
Chemistry |
GRAI |
19 hrs/12 months |
$24,000 |
$11,000 |
$3200 |
$38,200 |
GRAII |
19 hrs/12 months |
$26,000 |
$11,000 |
$3200 |
$40,200 |
|
TAI |
19 hrs/12 months |
$24,000 |
$11,000 |
$3200 |
$38,200 |
|
Computer Science |
GRA |
19 hrs/12 months |
$22,800-$28,800 |
$11,332 |
$3200 |
$37,332-$43,332 |
TAI |
19 hrs/12 months |
$22,800 |
$11,332 |
$3200 |
$37,332 |
|
TAII |
19 hrs/12 months |
$25,200 |
$11,332 |
$3200 |
$39,732 |
|
Physics |
GRA |
19 hrs/12 months |
$24,000 |
$11,900 |
$3200 |
$39,100 |
TA |
19 hrs/12 months |
$24,000 |
$11,900 |
$3200 |
$39,100 |
|
*Approximate value, depends on number of hours and other variables |
For more detailed information specific to each individual program, please visit their corresponding webpages:
- Cell and Molecular Biology – specific funding information under FAQs: https://www.utsa.edu/biology/phd-cmb/faq.html
- Chemistry – information on stipends under FAQs: https://chemistry.utsa.edu/academics/graduates/faq
- Computer Science – financial support information under Financial Support: https://cs.utsa.edu/students/graduate/support
- Neuroscience – specific funding information under FAQs: https://www.utsa.edu/biology/phd-neuro/faq.html
- Physics – financial assistance information provided within the Physics Graduate Handbook: https://www.utsa.edu/physics/resources/PhysicsGraduateHandbook-phd.pdf
Departments within COS and the College itself, together with the Graduate School, offer a wide variety of scholarships to eligible graduate students, both Master's and PhD. Out of State and International students may qualify for in state tuition as recipients of competitive scholarships. Additional fellowships and scholarship opportunities are available outside of UTSA.