Launching the College of AI, Cyber and Computing
Courtesy of UTSA
In Fall 2025, the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) will take a transformative step into the future with the launch of its newest academic powerhouse: the College of AI, Cyber and Computing. Built to meet the soaring global demand for tech expertise, this new college is poised to become a cornerstone in training the next generation of innovators in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, computing, and data science.
With 6,000 students currently enrolled in these high-demand programs—and a 31% increase in related majors in recent years—UTSA is clearly answering the call of a rapidly evolving digital world. Over 1,000 students graduated last year alone with degrees in these fields, reflecting both the university’s momentum and its commitment to workforce development. From healthcare to finance, energy to defense, every major industry is experiencing disruption driven by AI and data. UTSA’s new college will ensure its graduates are equipped not just to keep up, but to lead.
The need is urgent. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, there are 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs open worldwide. In the U.S. alone, Cyberseek estimates 770,000 positions currently need filling. Job growth projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are just as striking: data science roles are expected to grow by 36%, and cybersecurity positions by 35%, through 2031. AI and machine learning are no longer niche areas—they are foundational to the future of work across nearly every sector.
This isn’t UTSA’s first foray into emerging tech. In 2018, it launched its School of Data Science—one of just three in the nation. The school’s downtown home, San Pedro I, has grown into a vibrant center for learning, collaboration, and national tech competitions. That innovation corridor is now expanding with the construction of San Pedro II, where the new college will be headquartered. Together, these buildings form the physical and intellectual heart of San Antonio’s growing tech ecosystem.
The College of AI, Cyber and Computing will unite disciplines that are often siloed in traditional academic settings. By bringing together computer science, data analytics, cybersecurity, software engineering, and AI under one banner, UTSA aims to foster agile, interdisciplinary education and research. This approach will allow the college to rapidly respond to emerging technologies, update curriculum in real time, and collaborate with industry partners on cutting-edge challenges.
Offering a robust mix of undergraduate and graduate degrees—including new programs in Applied Cyber Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Applied Data Science—the college is designed to align academic strengths with workforce needs. Students will gain access not only to rigorous instruction, but also to real-world experience and connections with national employers, public agencies, and startups.
With this new college, UTSA is reinforcing its role as a leader in tech education and innovation—both in Texas and beyond. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the College of AI, Cyber and Computing ensures that UTSA students won’t just be prepared for the future. They’ll be the ones shaping it.
