COLLEGE OF AI, CYBER AND COMPUTING
The World is Changing
UTSA’s newest college represents the convergence of technologies and fields that drive innovation, security and efficiency across the ever expanding digital landscape.
Our company is hyperconverged on this nexus — it is our entire focus, it is the future. UTSA will be at the forefront of the transformative digital world!
Overview
Slated to launch in the fall of 2025, UTSA’s newest college is the first-of-its-kind, integrating artificial intelligence (AI), cyber, computing, data science and other related disciplines. The college will drive innovation across industries through high-quality academic programs, transdisciplinary research, and the ability to quickly launch new offerings that address emerging technologies — all while supporting workforce development and economic growth in San Antonio, Texas and the nation.
The Opportunity
UTSA is rapidly advancing its efforts around AI, cyber, computing and data science. The university’s leadership in these critical areas is driven by strategic goals to achieve national recognition as a great public research university that is future-oriented and urban-serving.
As opportunity and interest in the field increase, so are UTSA’s efforts. The new college will meet these evolving needs, aligning programs that are currently distributed across four colleges:
Undergraduate Degrees
» Applied Cyber Analytics
» Applied Data Science
» Artificial Intelligence
» Computer Engineering
» Computer Science
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Graduate Degrees
» Cyber Security
» Data Science
» Information Systems
» Software Engineering
Jason Hassay, UTSA Gov. Relations o: 210.458.5102 | m: 512.413.9598 jason.hassay@utsa.edu
» Applied Statistics
» Artificial Intelligence
» Computer Engineering
» Computer Science
» Cyber Security –Information Technology
» Cyber Security Science
» Data Analytics
» Information Technology
» Statistics & Data Science
This nexus accelerates innovation across industries—from healthcare to finance—by creating smarter, more secure and efficient systems.
» Statistics & Data Science Updated January 17, 2025
Albert Carrisalez, UTSA Gov. Relations o: 210.458.5138 | m: 210.452.7557 albert.carrisalez@utsa.edu
COLLEGE OF AI, CYBER AND COMPUTING
The Vision
UTSA is an early adopter of cutting-edge disciplines, as demonstrated by the launch of its School of Data Science in 2018—one of only three such schools in the nation. To facilitate growth, UTSA built a new home for the School in downtown San Antonio—San Pedro I— creating a vibrant hub that crosses multiple colleges. Since 2023, the School has grown to more than 1,000 students and researchers and San Pedro I has become a space for national industry competitions and conferences, elevating the university’s reputation. As demand for a skilled workforce in these disciplines continues to rise, deliberate action is needed to maintain UTSA’s competitive edge. In spring 2024, a planning exercise was undertaken to assess student interests and workforce needs; and to recommend a new college that promotes student success, career readiness, partnering opportunities, transdisciplinary research and funding competitiveness in these emerging areas.
The Impact
Headquartered at the UTSA Downtown Campus in San Pedro I and the undercosntruction San Pedro II, the college will expand UTSA’s role as cornerstone of San Antonio’s tech ecosystem. Working in tandem with local and national partners, UTSA aims to create a vibrant hub in San Antonio for cutting-edge education and research.
The Need
Advances in computing, including highperformance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure, are critical to scaling AI algorithms and processing large datasets quickly. The intersection of AI, computing, cybersecurity, and data science fuels the development of autonomous systems (e.g., smart cities, IoT devices), which require robust security and datadriven decision-making.
The demand for expertise and multidisciplinary approaches in AI, cyber, computing and data science is growing exponentially.
3.5M jobs open worldwide in data science & cyber Cybersecurity Ventures
36% increase in data science jobs 2021-31
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
770K jobs open in the U.S. in data science & cyber Cyberseek
35% increase in cyber security jobs 2021-31 US Bureau of Labor Statistics
This trend is already being demonstrated by UTSA students’ interest in the professions that will make up the new college, evidenced by the growth of enrollment in AI, cyber, computing and data science related degrees.
Benefits to San Antonio and Texas
» Billions of jobs globally will require AI/machine learning skills over the next decade
» 5M jobs created in 2022 require skills in data sciences, AI/machine learning, cloud computing, cybersecurity, product management and digital social media
» A seismic shift in skill sets for the job market will drive innovation over the next few decades
6,000
UTSA students pursuing AI, cyber and data science degrees
» The new College of AI, Cyber and Computing will solidify UTSA and San Antonio’s status as the largest information security hub outside of Washington, D.C.
» As products of a Tier One, Hispanic Serving Institution, UTSA’s graduates are feeding the demand for technically advanced professionals in emerging fields.
» A robust UTSA presence downtown will greatly enhance the city’s reach with local and national organizations, accelerating San Antonio’s influence as a leader in producing a tech-centric workforce.
31% increase in UTSA students seeking these degrees
1,000
UTSA students graduated with these degrees in the last academic year
In essence, the convergence of these fields is essential to ensuring that AI-driven technologies and data systems are both powerful and secure. The rapid pace of technological advancement makes it increasingly important to integrate cybersecurity into the foundation of AI and data operations.
