Texas A&M University
Texas A&M, sometimes referred to as Texas A&M College or Texas A&M University, is located—not surprisingly!—in the state of Texas. It has numerous campuses throughout the state and offers programs on-campus, online, and through hybrid formats.
Its main campus location is Texas A&M College Station, which is located between Dallas and Galveston. In fall 2016, the total enrollment at Texas A&M College Station was 65,632 students, 14,897 of whom were graduate students.
At Texas A&M, graduate students can choose from 268 graduate and professional degrees across disciplines. They can take certain classes and programs or conduct research in countries throughout the world, and they can participate in honors programs and other education-enhancing programs.
Here are some other reasons to consider Texas A&M.
Within the Grad School category, Texas A&M University, College Station received the following rankings from U.S. News & World Report:
Overall, U.S. News ranked Texas A&M #25 (tie) in Top Public Schools, #43 in Best Value Schools, and #69 (tie) in National Universities.
Texas A&M embraces six core values and designs its on-campus programming and activities accordingly: Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect, and Selfless Service. To help embody its core values, the school enacts policies and takes actions consistent with its goals.
Investing in its research initiative, honoring a code of conduct, building a strong student government, embracing traditions, striving to have a diverse populace, and helping students find opportunities to volunteer and serve communities are just some examples of how Texas A&M strives to live its values on the court.
The Texas A&M University System has a statewide network of 11 universities and seven state agencies. Altogether, the System serves more than 152,000 students and has research and development expenditures that help drive the Texas economy.
In short, the System is a large one—one of the biggest in the nation—and very influential in the state of Texas.
Here are just some of the Texas A&M Locations:
Each Texas A&M location has its own mission, goals, and history, and each offers a particular set of majors. Where you choose to attend will depend on what you want to study and where you want to live. The information you’ll find on this page focuses on the Texas A&M College Station location, but you can access other campuses through our site as well.
The Texas A&M College Station campus hosts Texas A&M athletics across sports. The school has eight men’s teams and 10 women’s teams that compete in the NCAA Division I-A level in the Southeastern Conference.
More than 650 students dedicate themselves to succeeding academically and athletically in the program. As sports observers, students can participate in “Texas Aggies” tradition and connect with the school’s vibrant devotion to sports.
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Texas A&M is dedicated to discovering, developing, communicating, and applying knowledge across academic and professional fields. It strives to develop new understandings through research and creativity and to offer high quality undergraduate and graduate programs. Texas A&M aims to use its programs to prepare students to assume leadership roles, serve society, and embrace responsibility.
For admissions to Texas A&M, applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or, if they are international applicants, they must secure a student visa. Beyond that, at minimum, applicants must hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent) from an accredited school. They must also follow the specific application instructions laid out by their particular program’s department since each one may have its own requirements.
The following are general requirements for all graduate applicants:
International applicants will have to meet additional requirements.
Special Learning Opportunities: Undergrad Distance, Grad Distance
Credit Accepted: Dual credit, Credit For Military, Advanced placement(AP) credits
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
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Graduate-level applicants to Texas A&M can apply for several types of financial aid through federal, state, institutional, and private entities: grants, loans, scholarships, and work study. From the federal government, graduate students can apply for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Federal Graduate PLUS Loans, and Federal Perkins Loans. They can also apply for a Federal TEACH Grant. Otherwise, applicants can apply for aid through other public and private entities.
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Accreditation is a process by which an outside agency analyzes and assesses higher education institutions’ curricula and programs to ensure they meet certain standards, especially those promised by the school and set by the U.S. Department of Education. The accreditation process helps ensure that schools offer students an opportunity for quality, rigorous education.
Texas A&M has institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the bachelors’, masters’, doctoral, and professional degree levels.
Texas A&M has additional programmatic accreditation from numerous entities:
These and other agencies grant accreditation to numerous Texas A&M programs. To see if your program is accredited, check with the program’s administrator or program chair.
Texas A&M’s graduate office offers master’s-, doctoral-, and professional-level education that engages students in academic and research opportunities across disciplines. Curricula and research opportunities within the graduate school encourage students’ focus on finding creative solutions and innovative breakthroughs to address local, national, and global issues and challenges.
The graduate office offers numerous Texas A&M majors: 170 master’s degree program majors and 93 doctoral program majors across 15 colleges and programs, including ones at Texas A&M University, Galveston and Texas A&M University, Qatar. Students can also pursue certain graduate degrees online or through hybrid programs that blend online and on-campus learning.
During the 2016-2017 school year, 83 students graduated from Texas A&M with a Master of Science in Economics with a concentration in Econometrics. This made the program one of the school’s more popular ones.
Within the economics program, students earn a Master of Science in Economics and can choose between two concentrations: Financial Economics or Financial Econometrics. Completing the program requires 36 credit hours and passing a Capstone project.
To earn their credits, students will take course in:
At least 24 of the required 36 credit hours must be earned through the economics department. The remaining can be earned through other departments, so long as the courses are pre-approved. For the Capstone project, students research, write, and defend a thesis and take a written or oral exam.
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The Doctor of Philosophy degree prepares students for positions in university research and teaching, industrial laboratories, and government agencies. The major emphasis in our doctoral program is research. Shortly after entering the Ph.D. more >
The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree is designed to provide an opportunity for graduate study in accounting. The MAcc is intended to prepare professional accountants to fill high-level positions in accounting firms and business enterprises. more >
Civil engineering includes several specialties, and the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M offers students the option to specialize their education in seven of these; however, for the students interested in a broader civil engine more >
Interdisciplinary programs integrates general studies of environmental regulations and biological, geological, and chemical environmental issues with in-depth education in a chosen emphasis area. Thesis and non-thesis options. more >
The Department of Physics provides course work training and research experience to students who wish to further their education beyond the bachelor's level in order to achieve a greater degree of competence and recognition in their profession. more >
The Industrial Technology Department at TAMUK is committed to providing its graduates with an academically challenging experience that furthers their knowledge and skills to enable them to become critical thinkers for pursuing graduate degrees and pu more >
Environmental engineering at Texas A and M University is dedicated to providing students with the fundamental knowledge required to solve environmental problems now and in the future. more >
Beginning in the Fall of 1999, UCT will close and the Tarleton UniversitySystem Center - Central Texas will open at our location. Our final semesterduring the summer begins June 1. After that date, students will not be ableto attend UCT. more >
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is concerned with the health effects of exposures to air and water pollution, pesticides, organic solvents, dusts and physical hazards, which occur in the environment, the home or the workplace. more >
The program prepares graduates for a variety of career paths related to the acquisition, analysis, and management of geospatial data and information. For more information, please contact Dr. Stacey Lyle: stacey.lyle@tamucc.edu more >
The Department of Biology offers outstanding research opportunities in Behavioral Biology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Chronobiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Genetics and Genomics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience and Neuro more >
Advanced study in computer science or computer engineering provides students with the skills to design and utilize modern computer systems that are in increasing demand. more >
At the master's level, degrees are offered in creativity & innovation, school counseling, and research, measurement, and statistics. The department also offers Master's programs in bilingual education, special education, and educational technology. more >
The Management Information Systems Foundation Certificate is designed for students who hold bachelor's degrees in fields other than business who desire a background in MIS, but do not aspire to a master's degree. more >
Biological Sciences Broadfield Science Earth Sciences more >
The MS/HRM program is a fully accredited program and requires at least 1 1/2 years of full-time study. Part-time students are also admitted. more >
The 36 course hour programs (32 for M.S. more >
Beginning in the Fall of 1999, UCT will close and the Tarleton UniversitySystem Center - Central Texas will open at our location. Our final semesterduring the summer begins June 1. After that date, students will not be ableto attend UCT. more >
Many factors influence individual and population health, from biology and individual behavior to environmental and social forces. more >
The Department of Educational Administration offers graduate programs and professional certifications that prepare educators for leadership roles in K-12 and higher education settings. more >
The educational objectives of the chemical engineering program are to: * Prepare students for successful careers in the chemical process industries, related industries, and governmental agencies. * Prepare students for post-graduate study in chemic more >
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed for students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds. It is a program suitable for both nonbusiness and business graduates. more >
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science invites you to explore the program leading to M.S. more >
Many factors influence individual and population health, from biology and individual behavior to environmental and social forces. more >
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed for students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds. It is a program suitable for both nonbusiness and business graduates. more >
It is a wonderful opportunity for students and faculty, alike, to be a part of a department and school committed to transformation in education and health from local to global. more >
The School Psychology Program prepares psychologists to enhance the academic, behavioral, and social development of children and adolescents, especially those facing adversity, through the delivery of evidence-based psychological services and through more >
The Master of Real Estate program is a 37 hour, non-thesis, graduate program which develops the advanced competencies and skills needed for a successful career in the real estate industry. more >
The MPSA is a 21-month, masters-level program for those interested in a public service career leading and managing organizations in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. more >
The Social Program is designed to provide broad training in the major areas in the field: research methods,attitudes and persuasion, personality and social behavior, group dynamics, and interpersonal relationships. more >
Water resources engineering involves the planning, design, construction and operation of structures and facilities. more >
The departmental graduate programs are aimed at educating students to be able to advance biomedical science through original research and to disseminate that knowledge for the protection and promotion of animal and human health. more >
Our interdisciplinary toxicology graduate program offers a strong curriculum and excellent research opportunities with well-known faculty in the field. more >
The Department of Biological and Earth Sciences offers graduate training and coursework for public school teachers who wish to improve their knowledge and skills, for students preparing to enter doctoral programs, for students who seek additional tra more >
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics prepares students for research or practice in academia and numerous public and private health arenas. more >
Beginning in the Fall of 1999, UCT will close and the Tarleton UniversitySystem Center - Central Texas will open at our location. Our final semesterduring the summer begins June 1. After that date, students will not be ableto attend UCT. more >
Graduate programs offered in health and physical education include courses designed to prepare specialized personnel for positions with public and private agencies and master teachers in the area of health and physical education at the secondary and more >
Advanced study in computer science or computer engineering provides students with the skills to design and utilize modern computer systems that are in increasing demand. more >
Advanced study in computer science or computer engineering provides students with the skills to design and utilize modern computer systems that are in increasing demand. more >
The master's degree in Elementary Education is the largest program in the department. Approximately 75 teachers each year earn this degree. more >
Beginning in the Fall of 1999, UCT will close and the Tarleton UniversitySystem Center - Central Texas will open at our location. Our final semesterduring the summer begins June 1. After that date, students will not be ableto attend UCT. more >
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed for students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds. It is a program suitable for both nonbusiness and business graduates. more >
The History graduate program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi blends the intensive study of traditional geographic regions with a distinctive emphasis on the growing fields of urban and applied history. more >
The College of Engineering's Department of Mechanical Engineering offers several flexible programs leading to a Master of Science in mechanical engineering. more >
Interdisciplinary Studies is offered for students that have a need for a degree not otherwise offered. more >
The purpose of the degree, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, is to enhance the leadership capabilities of persons who serve or plan to serve in the role of superintendent, principal, supervisor, or collegial leader (i.e., master teacher, more >
The Department of Educational Administration offers graduate programs and professional certifications that prepare educators for leadership roles in K-12 and higher education settings. more >
Graduate program ranks among the nations top departments in program quality, research include projects in manufacturing and computer interface, production systems and operations research. more >
The mission of the Biostatistics Group in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Rural Public Health, Texas A&M Health Science Center is threefold: research, teaching and service. In studies of public health, medical and biolo more >
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed for students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds. It is a program suitable for both nonbusiness and business graduates. more >
The Department of Counseling at Texas A and M University-Commerce offers a CACREP-accredited Ph.D. program in counseling. more >
The mission of the M.S. in Kinesiology Program is to promote the study of health/fitness/wellness, sport administration, pedagogy, and exercise science through teaching, research, and service in health and kinesiology. more >
The graduate program in Higher Education at A&M-Commerce is one of only 10 in the United States that offers a graduate degree in college teaching. more >
The graduate program in the College of Medicine offers doctoral degrees in Medical Sciences through the Texas A&M System Health Science Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. more >
The master's degree in Elementary Education is the largest program in the department. Approximately 75 teachers each year earn this degree. more >
Our M.F.A. in Studio Art program provides the students with an opportunity to receive a level of mastery in their area of concentration that will enable them to work as professional artists on a nationally recognized level. more >
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is concerned with the health effects of exposures to air and water pollution, pesticides, organic solvents, dusts and physical hazards, which occur in the environment, the home or the workplace. more >
The goal of the Master of the Master of Science in Industrial Technology program is to develop individuals in advanced technologies and managerial areas. more >
MASTER OF EDUCATION: Adult Education, Early Childhood, English as a Second Language, and Special Education. more >
Highly interdisciplinary, this degree is designed to serve graduate students with diverse backgrounds in the natural and computational sciences. more >
The master's degree in Elementary Education is the largest program in the department. Approximately 75 teachers each year earn this degree. more >
Beginning in the Fall of 1999, UCT will close and the Tarleton UniversitySystem Center - Central Texas will open at our location. Our final semesterduring the summer begins June 1. After that date, students will not be ableto attend UCT. more >
The Department of Educational Administration offers graduate programs and professional certifications that prepare educators for leadership roles in K-12 and higher education settings. more >
The Department of Counseling at Texas A and M University-Commerce offers a CACREP-accredited Ph.D. program in counseling. more >
The Doctor of Philosophy degree prepares students for positions in university research and teaching, industrial laboratories, and government agencies. The major emphasis in our doctoral program is research. Shortly after entering the Ph.D. more >
MASTER of EDUCATION: Adult Education, Early Childhood, English as a Second Language, and Special Education. more >
The purpose of the degree, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, is to enhance the leadership capabilities of persons who serve or plan to serve in the role of superintendent, principal, supervisor, or collegial leader (i.e., master teacher, more >
A comprehensive terminal degree path for students pursuing Art Studio/Fine Arts emphasis. more >
The Ph.D. in Health Services Research is designed to prepare students to conduct high quality research addressing important health services issues. The Ph.D. more >
Mariculture explores the management and sustainable utilization of commercially important marine organisms. It links biology and business practices to maximize efficiency in the use of marine resources. more >
Programs of study lead to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in agronomy,food science and technology, genetics, plant breeding, plant physiology, and soil science. more >
The educational objectives of the chemical engineering program are to: * Prepare students for successful careers in the chemical process industries, related industries, and governmental agencies. * Prepare students for post-graduate study in chemic more >
Certificate in Agriculture eLearning Development The Agriculture eLearning Development certificate is an innovative program that prepares students and professionals to develop sophisticated eLearning courses and programs to serve the eTraining nee more >
The Advanced International Affairs Certificate Program at the George Bush School of Government offers an innovative way to acquire useable knowledge about world affairs. more >
Research into the culture, production, breeding, genetics, processing, post-harvest physiology of fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops. more >
The Department of Biology offers outstanding research opportunities in Behavioral Biology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Chronobiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Genetics and Genomics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience and Neuro more >
Fifteen-month, non thesis masters program emphasizing applied biotechnology and business. All students must complete a professional internship. more >
The Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences offers a MS with a Thesis Option or Non-Thesis Option and a PhD degree. more >
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University offers an opportunity for graduate students to participate in ground-breaking research in Sensing and Imaging, Optics, Biomechanics, and Biomaterials. more >
The Doctor of Philosophy degree prepares students for positions in university research and teaching, industrial laboratories, and government agencies. The major emphasis in our doctoral program is research. Shortly after entering the Ph.D. more >
Civil engineering includes several specialties, and the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M offers students the option to specialize their education in seven of these; however, for the students interested in a broader civil engine more >
The Master of Agriculture degree in Economic Entomology is designed for students that seek professional graduate training with a management orientation in agriculture, food and natural resources. more >
The primary mission of the developmental area is to train students for academic careers of research and teaching in psychology. more >
The 36 course hour programs (32 for M.S. more >
The doctoral Counseling Psychology program is accredited by the American Psychological Association as offering training in counseling psychology and is based on the scientist-practitioner model. more >
The construction industry offers many opportunities for rewarding management careers. The Master of Science in Construction Management program at Texas A&M University is an advanced, multidisciplinary, project-based course of study. more >
Advanced study in computer science or computer engineering provides students with the skills to design and utilize modern computer systems that are in increasing demand. more >
The primary mission of the cognitive Psychology area is to train students for academic careers of research and teaching in psychology. more >
The Clinical Psychology Program at Texas A and M is strongly committed to training in clinical skills and basic and applied research proficiency. more >
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is at the core of the molecular life sciences at Texas A&M University, and has grown in concert with the spectacular expansion of biological inquiry into the realms of the chemical and atomic basis of more >
The framework of the behavioral neuroscience program is intended to provide the student with sufficient structure to insure basic competency in this rapidly expanding field. more >
Graduate study in anthropology includes programs in environmental archaeology, nautical archaeology, cultural resources management, bioanthropology, nutrition, economic anthropology, folklore, and human behavioral ecology. more >
The curriculum is designed as a terminal graduate program in business economics. It also provides the essential core of graduate courses for those students who wish to pursue doctoral studies in economics. more >
The CAIA is a 12 credit-hour program offered online or in-residence for people with limited time but a strong desire to upgrade specific dimensions of international relations. more >
Natural gas engineering graduates from Texas A&M-Kingsville develop new processes, design new gas processing plants, supervise the operation of existing plants. more >
The Department of Educational Administration offers graduate programs and professional certifications that prepare educators for leadership roles in K-12 and higher education settings. more >
The Master of Land and Property Development (MLPD) is an entrepreneurship-oriented program of study which combines MBA-type courses with physical planning, design and construction in an international context. more >
The MS Marketing program at Mays Business School is designed to serve both students wishing to enroll in a specialized marketing program immediately after graduation, as well as those wishing to return to graduate school after some work experience. more >
The MS/MISY degree is designed to prepare students for careers as information systems professionals. more >
Beginning in the Fall of 1999, UCT will close and the Tarleton UniversitySystem Center - Central Texas will open at our location. Our final semesterduring the summer begins June 1. After that date, students will not be ableto attend UCT. more >
Career change program (3 year) or advanced program in landscape architecture dealing with landscape planning and landscape design issues. Health systems and design certificate, historical preservation certificate. more >
Entrepreneurship oriented options centered around the MS in Land Development (MSLD), dealing with the financial and physical sides of land and real estate development. more >
The MPIA is a 21-month, masters-level program that prepares students for professional careers in global affairs. more >
Since 1988, 118 Ph.D. and 60 M.S. graduate degrees in genetics have been awarded. more >
The Intercollegiate Faculty of Virology (IFOV) at Texas A&M University provides a unique collective effort for comprehensive Ph.D. training in virology. more >
Based on the defining competencies essential for career success: Teamwork, Communication, Strategic Decision Analysis, Global Awareness, Problem Solving, Financial Acumen, and Self Management, the Mays MBA Program at Texas A and M combines low tuitio more >
The industrial/organizational (I/O) area trains individuals to be both scientists and practitioners. more >
The Department of Physics provides course work training and research experience to students who wish to further their education beyond the bachelor's level in order to achieve a greater degree of competence and recognition in their profession. more >
The Department of Philosophy and Humanities at Texas A&M offers the degrees of Master of Arts in Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy. Students may pursue study in any area of philosophy in these programs. more >
The SPED doctoral program is a fulltime course of study that prepares students for academic positions in universities and research institutions. more >
The doctoral program in bilingual education prepares graduates for university and leadership positions in the field of education, including consultation and evaluation, teacher training and supervision, or coordination of programs. more >
Oceanography is the interdisciplinary study of the seas, the basins that contain them, the life within them and their linkages with the planetary environment. more >
Ocean engineering is the application of basic engineering principles to the design, construction, planning, and management of engineered systems that operate within the marine environment. more >
Plant physiology seeks to understand the functions and behavior of plants. It blends botany, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, and physics. more >
The College of Engineering's Department of Mechanical Engineering offers several flexible programs leading to a Master of Science in mechanical engineering. more >
Graduate program ranks among the nations top departments in program quality, research include projects in manufacturing and computer interface, production systems and operations research. more >
Advanced training in the basic sciences, processing technology, and engineering related to the production, processing, safety, distribution, and utilization of food. more >
The Executive MBA Program is offered at The University Center in The Woodlands (just north of Houston). The program begins with a new class of students each August. Classes meet Friday and Saturday of alternate weekends 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. more >
Environmental engineering at Texas A and M University is dedicated to providing students with the fundamental knowledge required to solve environmental problems now and in the future. more >
Texas A and M University has one of the largest entomology departments in the world. Graduate degrees are offered in all contemporary fields of entomological research. more >
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science invites you to explore the program leading to M.S. more >
At the master's level, degrees are offered in creativity & innovation, school counseling, and research, measurement, and statistics. The department also offers Master's programs in bilingual education, special education, and educational technology. more >
The department provides opportunities for students to pursue one or more of the five specialty areas, which include adult teaching and learning, literacy education, distance learning, human resource development, and technological studies. more >
Research into the culture, production, breeding, genetics, processing, post-harvest physiology of fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops. more >
The MS/HRM program is a fully accredited program and requires at least 1 1/2 years of full-time study. Part-time students are also admitted. more >
Graduate program horticultural crops with majors in Horticulture, Floriculture, , Genetics, Plant Breeding. Research into the culture, production, breeding, genetics, processing, post-harvest physiology of fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops. more >
The History graduate program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi blends the intensive study of traditional geographic regions with a distinctive emphasis on the growing fields of urban and applied history. more >
The mission of the Department of Health and Kinesiology is to promote the goal of health and total well-being of the citizens of Texas and the Nation through creation and dissemination of knowledge, training of educators, and service to the community more >
The Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A and M University offers an exciting array of graduate programs to equip future scholars, leaders, and educators for the challenges of the 21st century. more >
Multidisciplinary and multi departmental non-thesis program encompassing all aspects of geosciences. Especially appropriate for K-12 science teachers and public- and private-sector professionals working in the environmental field. more >
