1. Proposed GSBS Tuition Increase
November 30, 2017

2. Summary of Proposed Increase
Request came from UT System for a 5 year tuition and fee proposal
Recommended increase:
5% starting academic year 2019
Additional 4% in 2020 and 2021
No additional increases in 2022 and 2023

3. Why an increase?
Sustain and enhance the Office of Career Development (OCD)
Launched three years ago from non-recurrent funds.
The OCD has become a valuable resource to graduate students across nearly all programs.
Career Development support for graduate students is also a crucial component in training grants.

4. Sample OCD Initiatives/Programs
Comprehensive services to assist students identify career paths
Connects students with alumni and/or community partners
Weekly coaching sessions
Monthly workshops
Bi-annual multi-career focused events
Community-based Career advisory council

5. Five Year Plan with Tentative Increases
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Matriculated AY 2013 or later- MS Students (18 SCH)
Effective Year of Increase
Fall 2018
Fall 2019
Fall 2020
Fall 2021
Fall 2022
Resident Tuition Cost/Year
2995
3114
3239
$ Increase from previous year
143
119
125
Annual Fees*
1193
1212
1225
Annual Academic Costs
4188
4326
4464
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Matriculated AY 2013 or later- PhD Students (24 SCH)
Effective Year of Increase
Fall 2018
Fall 2019
Fall 2020
Fall 2021
Fall 2022
Resident Tuition Cost/Year
3993
4152
4319
$ Increase from previous year
190
159
167
Annual Fees*
1193
1212
1225
Annual Academic Costs
5186
5364
5544

6. Comparison of Current Tuition and Fees
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Average Tuition and Fees
Institution
Tuition
Fees
AY Total Cost
UT Health San Antonio
UT Health Houston/MD Anderson
UTMB
UT Southwestern

7. Summary
Increase of 5% in academic year 2019 followed by an additional 4% increase in 2020 and 2021; no additional increases in 2022 and 2023
The Office of Career Development will not only continue to be a valuable resource for all graduate students, but has plans to develop new initiatives as well.
Even with the proposed increases, UT Health San Antonio continues to be low cost compared to other UT Health institutions.