Ph.D. Student Funding Information by Program
The Klesse College at the University of Texas at San Antonio is San Antonio's leading producer of research and instruction in engineering and designed environment disciplines. As a Tier 1 research institution, each of our doctoral programs offer significant opportunity for Roadrunners to conduct research with nationally and internationally-renowned faculty.
Ph.D. students may qualify for research or teaching positions, for which the Klesse College offers funding related to tuition, medical insurance and stipends. Funding can vary based on position and department. Consult the information below for program-specific compensation.
Standard Funding Annual Rates for PhD Students Salary in KCEID for FY27*
Tuition and fees & UTSHIP are in addition to the salary below
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| GRA | PhD student- holds a Bachelor's or Master's Degree |
| GRA1 | PhD student- holds a Bachelor's degree |
| GRA2 | PhD student- holds a Master's degree |
| GRA3 | PhD candidate- Successfully Passed Proposal Defense |
| GRA Fellow | PhD candidate with 2 peer-reviewed publications |
Standard Fulltime Annual Rates for PhD Students (FY27)
| Program | Title | Standard Fulltime Annual Salary Rate |
|---|---|---|
| BE | GRA | $27,300 |
| ChemE | GRA | $27,300 |
| CE | GRA | $25,500 |
| GRA3 | $26,000 | |
| EE | GRA | $25,200 |
| GRA3 | $27,825 | |
| GRA Fellow | $29,925 | |
| ESE | GRA | $25,500 |
| GRA3 | $26,000 | |
| ME | GRA1 | $27,783 |
| GRA2 | $30,676 | |
| GRA3 | $32,992 | |
| GTA* | $25,000 |
