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About Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University is one of the few institutions in the nation to hold the triple designation as a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university. As a leading graduate research university and the state's first public institution, Texas A&M offers 101 doctoral programs and 151 master's programs. Many of these programs have attained national recognition for quality by the National Research Council (NRC). Texas A&M enrolls approximately 45,000 students, of which nearly 8,000 are graduate students. Texas A&M embraces its mission of the advancement of knowledge and human achievement in all its dimensions. Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral/Research University - Extensive, Texas A&M consistently ranks in the top tier in terms of both enrollment and research expenditures. The University offers an outstanding research library with research collections of over 2.8 million volumes and 5.2 million microforms. The graduate faculty is comprised of over 2,500 faculty members, of which many are also members of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. Texas A&M University promotes and welcomes students of all races and national origin that enhances the learning and campus experience. Graduate Programs by CollegePlease visit the graduate programs page for a detailed list. Below is a list of the academic colleges. Click on a link to take you to the graduate degree options for that specific college.
Colleges Interdisciplinary Degree Programs College of Agriculture and Life Sciences College of Education and Human Development Dwight Look College of Engineering George Bush School of Government and Public Service College of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M University at Galveston Programs Texas A&M Location and Community
As a university town, College Station has a high proportion of professionals and enjoys many of the advantages of a cosmopolitan center without the disadvantages of a congested urban environment. Many students proclaim that with four metropolitan areas within easy driving distance, Bryan/College Station offers you many of the amenities of a metropolitan area in a more relaxed, and community-oriented atmosphere. Mild, sunny winters make the region eminently suitable for year-round activities from fishing and hiking in the beautiful piney woods of eastern Texas to boating, bicycling, and camping in the Texas hill country. There are more than 100 state parks within a day's drive of College Station. Bryan/College Station's very low rate of unemployment provides opportunities for spouses to easily find work if desired. Many spouses seek work at Texas A&M University. For insight on the state of Texas, please visit Texas State Travel Guide and Texas Parks & Wildlife Cost of Living in Bryan/College Station Bryan/College Station yearly ranks as one of the least expensive cities in the United States in which to live, and several nationwide rankings have listed Bryan/College Station among the best places to live in America. For example, the average 1-2 bedroom apartment ranges from $500-$600. This provides you with many affordable and pleasant living, dining, and entertaining options. Also, Texas A&M University offers Adult/Graduate Student Services that can assist you with services from on-campus or off-campus housing to childcare. Bryan/College Station’s public schools offer 24 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools and one special opportunity learning center. Bryan/College Station Links
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A&M University is centrally located among three of the nation's largest
cities - Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. College Station, and its neighboring
city of Bryan, is a dynamic and growing community with a population of approximately
133,000 people.
