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10-Year Forecasted Growth Rates
for Information Security
TEXAS
CYBERSECURITYEducational Programs Economic Snapshot
University of Texas at San AntonioUTSA
The University of Texas at San Antonio is only one of a handful of colleges and universities in the nation designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in all National Security Agency focus areas, which include cyber operations, cyber defense and research. As a national leader in both cybersecurity education and research, UTSA is at the forefront of increasing and strengthening the cybersecurity workforce to face global security challenges.
UTSA is uniquely positioned to advance the nation in cyber research and workforce development, as construction begins on the National Security Collaboration Center, a hub for cyber activity in the region and various federal and industry partners; it will also address critical workforce needs. There are more than 1 million vacant cybersecurity positions worldwide, and given current trends, the number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs will reach 3.5 million by 2021.
98%
of UTSA cybersecurity
graduates have
job placement
upon graduation
UTSA’s cybersecurity graduates are highly recruited and quickly employed, earning average starting salaries of $60,000 to $80,000 annually.
To meet the needs of adult learners already in the workforce, UTSA offers a fully online Bachelor of Business Administration in Cybersecurity, with enrollment open to students across the United States.
All Systems: Grow!
In 2017, information security analysts in Texas earned nearly twice as much as the average annual salary of all occupations in Texas.
Estimated Annual Wages for Information Security Analysts, 2017
Entry Level
Experienced
| Location | Mean Salary | Entry Level Salary | Experienced Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 95,000 dollars | 57,000 dollars | 114,000 dollars |
| Alamo Region | 90 thousand dollars | 60,700 dollars | 1,600 dollars |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA | 91,600 dollars | 61,700 dollars | 1,600 dollars |
Source: JobsEQ
↑ $49,000
Average Annual
Wage of All
Occupations
in Texas
↑ $95,000
Average Annual Wage of Information Security Analysts
in Texas
10-Year Forecasted Growth Rates
for Information Security
Analyst Employment
by Texas Region, 2018
| Location | Growth Rate |
|---|---|
| Texas | 41.6% |
| Alamo Region | 37.8% |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA | 38.6% |
Source: JobsEQ
- In 2018, 957 information security analysts were employed in the Alamo Region.
- Forecasts predict the occupation will grow over the next 10 years by nearly 38 percent in the Alamo Region and MSA, just slightly below the state forecasted growth rate of 42 percent.
UTSA’s Community Investment and Economic Impact
UTSA IS HOME to three respected cybersecurity research centers:
- The Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security
- The Institute for Cyber Security
- The Center for Security and Analytics
National Security Collaboration Center
UTSA plans to build a combined National Security Collaboration Center and School of Data Science in Downtown San Antonio by 2022.
The NSCC will:
- Help resolve the nation’s greatest cybersecurity risks
- Partner UTSA’s academic researchers and 38 private and government entities
- Serve as a catalyst for national security research, education and workforce development in Texas
- Attract cybersecurity businesses and federal operations to claim a portion of the projected $156 billion global cybersecurity market
PROGRAMMED FOR SUCCESS
UTSA’s superior training and educational opportunities — combined with close proximity to cybersecurity offices and installations of the NSA, DHS, FBI and the Air Force — have helped the San Antonio area become a nationally recognized hub for cybersecurity.
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