Bexar County
Downtown San Antonio
Est. 1945
Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today’s world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.
Northeast Bexar County
Est. 2007
Serving more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio. Named “Best Institutional Facility” by Live Oak Economic Development.
Northwest San Antonio
Est. 1995
Creating opportunities for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment.
South San Antonio
Est. 1985
Palo Alto College is committed to building a college-going culture in our community through a new community effort, Educate South. This exciting new initiative focuses on beginning educational awareness at the earliest years.
East and Southwest
San Antonio
Est. 1898
A comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
Midtown
Est. 1925
San Antonio College has been named the top community college in the nation by the Aspen Institute, and is ranked among the Top 10 colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.
The Alamo Colleges District serves the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today's world.
The Alamo Colleges District and its five colleges have over 500 program offerings.
The Alamo Colleges encourages students to pursue an education beyond high school and welcome all students to attend.
Students are taught by highly qualified faculty with Master's and doctorate degrees dedicated to creating a learning-centered environment.
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July 29, 2022
DSO Communications
St. Philip’s College will begin pursuing the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity degree, pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
On July 26, 2022, the Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the opportunity for St. Philip’s College to pursue an Associate of Applied Science to BAT Cybersecurity program curriculum designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles within the fast-growing cybersecurity sector.
The Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree in Cybersecurity will be the district’s second bachelor’s degree if approved. San Antonio College graduated its inaugural cohort of Bachelor of Science in Nursing students in May 2022.
“We are thrilled to be able to provide our community with this opportunity to offer access to a high-quality and affordable option for students wanting to enter the fast-growing sector of cybersecurity,” said Dr. Adena Williams Loston, St. Philip’s College President. “St. Philip’s College is proud to enhance our already stellar cybersecurity offerings. San Antonio is leading the nation in Cybersecurity with its strong military presence, thriving private cybersecurity enterprises and nationally-recognized technology and research institutions.”
The program of study for the AAS degree plan is comprised of 60 semester credit hours and the AAS to BAT Cybersecurity degree plan is an additional 60 semester credit hours.
Both degree plans combined total of 120 semester credit hours will qualify students to receive a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity.
Classroom instruction will include simulation laboratory applications of cybersecurity engineering concepts, principles, and practices that are included in the program of study.
San Antonio is recognized by the National Security Agency as one of the nation’s leading cities for cybersecurity activity – second only to our nation’s capital. This has an enormous benefit to St. Philip’s College graduates who have limitless career opportunities here at home.
It also benefits approximately 1,000 area IT and cyber defense companies who rely on a strong local workforce to fill high-demand, high-skill jobs.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that cybersecurity jobs will grow 31% from 2019 to 2029. An entry salary for an individual entering the cybersecurity field is projected at $64,480 per year ($31.00/hour), according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
The BAT in Cybersecurity program builds on the ongoing work that St. Philip’s College is engaged in to help close the talent gap in the area of cybersecurity.
St. Philip’s College is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), a prestigious program jointly sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. CAE-CD is one of the most difficult designations to receive, as the College is assessed on its research, program offerings, multidisciplinary approach, performance in cyber competitions, and many other factors. This recognition extends to the Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist program and was initially awarded in 2012 and currently extends through the 2025-2026 academic year.
St. Philip’s College is recognized as a leader in producing high-quality cybersecurity professionals to safeguard the U.S. national infrastructure. It is currently the only teaching site with an onsite cyber range that can be configured to mimic scenarios common to several industries – defense, banking, human resources, hospitals.
The Alamo Colleges District currently has flexible programs that offer 11 degrees and certifications in cybersecurity. St. Philip’s College, San Antonio College, Northeast Lakeview College, and Palo Alto College all offer cybersecurity programs.
