Outcomes

Texas A&M University’s former graduate and professional students are doing incredible things with their degrees. Get inspired to forge your own path to success at the Graduate and Professional School.

You can find Texas A&M’s former students leading positive change just about anywhere you look. Whether in academia or industry, Aggies are service-oriented thought leaders who take care of each other and their communities. Some of them are doing groundbreaking research that’s saving lives and helping our environment. Others are providing compassionate, competent health care.

No matter how they choose to contribute — whether they’re focused on making a local impact or a global one — Aggies are working together to make our world a better place.

Texas A&M’s former students have a reputation for being hard workers, innovative thinkers and dedicated community members. They also have connections across the world, thanks to the size and diversity of the Aggie family. These connections give Aggies an edge in today’s competitive job market.

Doctoral Degree Outcomes

To ensure that we’re providing the best possible graduate or professional education, we periodically survey former students to see how they’re using their degrees and whether they feel their time at Texas A&M prepared them well for the future. The vast majority of students who responded are using their degrees, and the skills they learned here are preparing them for long-term career success.

* Response Rate = 32% of 1,739 Alumni Sampled

Former students also set an impressive trend for number of doctoral degrees awarded and how quickly these advanced degrees are earned. According to the National Science Foundation (NSF), doctoral degrees often take between seven to ten years (or longer) to complete; Aggies average closer to six years.

CNGLS Outcome Data

Texas A&M is proud to be a member of the Coalition for Next Generation Life Science. Coalition members commit to collecting and publicly sharing data across a number of domains. The end objective is to increase transparency, improve training outcomes and enhance recruitment and retention efforts aimed at diversifying the life sciences.

Master's Degree Outcomes

Former master’s students are periodically surveyed to see how they feel their degree programs prepared them for their current jobs, and whether those jobs are in a related field. An overwhelming majority responded positively, showing what an impact a few years of graduate education can do to help you meet your goals.

* Response Rate = 18% of 5,141 Alumni Sampled

The time to earn a master’s at Texas A&M is only about two years, and many degree programs are offered online through Distance Education. With a master’s program, you can boost your skills and become highly marketable without putting your career on hold.

One of the best things about being an Aggie is the fact that you know you don’t have to tackle challenges alone — the Aggie family has your back. This system of support is why so many Aggies can achieve their goals. Explore the following resources to see how we can support you, too.