Graduate Programs

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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

• Applied Mathematics - Industrial Mathematics
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity Science
• Environmental Science
• Geoinformatics
• Geosciences
• Mathematics
• Mathematics Education
• Physics

Doctor of Philosophy Degrees

• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Neuroscience
• Physics

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 and Fees*	Insurance Supplement**	Total Package***
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 **Maximum amount reimbursable ***Estimated

 

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.