The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

UTSA provides career-ready higher education and health-professional training through 350+ academic programs and a comprehensive Health Science Center, backed by a world-class research enterprise.

Target Customer

Prospective students (undergraduate, graduate, health-professional programs), current students, researchers, healthcare providers, and regional employers in Texas.

Key Differentiator

One of a few institutions with all four Excellence designations (Tier One Research Classification, Community Engagement Classification, Innovation & Economic Prosperity, Excellence in Advancing Student Success) plus NSA/DHS cybersecurity designations and an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center designation; integrated university and Health Science Center delivering education, health care, and extensive research.

Implementation Timeline

Value realization varies by program; programs range from certificates to master’s and doctoral degrees, with shorter certificates providing quicker entry points and degree programs delivering longer-term outcomes over their respective timelines.

Pain Points

1Need for affordable, high-value education with strong return on investment
2Demand for robust health-professional training and accessible healthcare education
3Need for a large-scale research and innovation ecosystem that fuels regional economic growth

Key Features

13rd Largest Public research university in Texas
2Health Science Center with multiple schools (Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, etc.)
3350+ academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, health-professional, and certificate programs
4Multiple campuses: Main Campus, Health Science Center, Downtown Campus, San Pedro I & II, Southwest Campus
5National designations and rankings (Tier One, NSA/DHS designations, Alzheimer’s Center, NCI-designated Cancer Center, etc.) and strong workforce outcomes

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1President

Client Results

142,000+ Students
22,000+ Medical residents & trainees (approximate scale noted in campus snapshot)
34,000 Faculty
4213,000 Alumni
590% of recent bachelor's degree grads stay in Texas
6$7B economic impact for Texas
72.5 million patient visits conducted annually at UT Health San Antonio
8500+ Active clinical trials
92.5% NIH funding share (top recipient), per Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, 2024

Competitive Advantages

1Tier One Research Classification indicating high research impact
2Four designations of excellence (including Community Engagement and Innovation & Economic Prosperity)
3National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security Center of Academic Excellence designations
4Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center designation by the National Institute on Aging
5NCI-designated Cancer Center recognition and substantial health-science ecosystem through UT Health San Antonio
6Large-scale regional economic impact and strong retention of graduates in Texas

Key Benefits

1Career-ready degrees and health-professional programs

2Large, diversified program catalog (350+ programs) including certificates

3Strong regional impact: high retention of graduates in Texas and significant economic contributions

4Significant health-care delivery and research ecosystem (UT Health San Antonio; 2.5M patient visits annually)

5Cutting-edge research with national designations in health, cybersecurity, aging, and more

Case Studies & Success Stories

Student Spotlight: Stephanie Florez '24

Case #1

Real Estate Finance and Development BBA; example of UTSA’s professional development resources contributing to student success.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A public, research-intensive university with an integrated Health Science Center, offering 350+ degree and certificate programs across undergraduate, graduate, health-professional, and online formats; focused on education, research, health, public service, and community engagement.

Target Market

Prospective students seeking higher education and health-professional training; researchers and healthcare professionals; regional employers in Texas seeking skilled graduates and collaborative partners.

Unique Value Proposition

A Tier One public research university with an integrated Health Science Center, multiple national designations of excellence, and a strong track record of workforce preparation, health care impact, and regional economic contribution.

Technical Requirements

N/A

Pricing Model

Not specified in provided content; references to affordability and value but no explicit pricing details.

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