Why Texas A&M

Graduate and professional studies at Texas A&M University give students the skills, support, experience and mentorship they need to make an impact in their fields, careers and communities.

There are many reasons to earn your master’s or doctoral degree at Texas A&M. People join the Aggie family — as students, faculty and staff — because they want to drive positive change at a local, national and global scale. If you’re also driven to make a difference, , Texas A&M could be right for you. When you become a part of our Graduate and Professional School, you become a part of Aggieland, whether that is on our main campus or on a branch campus. Check out what it is like to live on or near our main campus.

#1: TOP-RANKED COLLEGES, SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS

Texas A&M has earned reputation for excellence through high-quality academic programs, expert faculty, commitment to research and alumni outcomes. As an institution, we’ve been ranked at the top for state, national and global levels. Many of our colleges and schools have also earned top rankings and national recognition for the quality of their graduate and professional programs.

#2: Power Of The Aggie Network

At Texas A&M, you are not only equipped with the tools needed to be an effective advocate, but you also have the strength of the Aggie Network behind you. Aggies are known for their character, determination and uncommon loyalty to their alma mater and to their fellow former students. Joining the Aggie family gives you an instant connection to the nearly 600,000 current and former students, faculty and staff of the university who are eager to help you succeed in your program and your profession.

#3: One-Of-A-Kind Research Opportunities

As a graduate or professional student, you’ll have unparalleled opportunities to do research that inspires you. Texas A&M is a Tier-1 research institution and one of a select few universities to hold land-, sea- and space-grant designations. Research conducted at Texas A&M averages annual expenditures well over $1 billion, enabling our world-class faculty and outstanding students to collaborate to continually develop new understanding through research and creativity.

#4: MENTORSHIP FROM DISTINGUISHED FACULTY

You'll work closely with some of the best and brightest faculty members in the world at Texas A&M. Our more than 3,500 faculty members include winners of the Nobel Prize, Wolf Prize and National Medal of Science — and every one of them is dedicated to preparing the next generation of leaders and making life-changing discoveries. The Graduate and Professional School offers formal mentoring and training opportunities, so you’ll find plenty of chances to learn from the best.

#5: Holistic Support For Students

It’s important to Texas A&M that every student has the comprehensive support they need to reach their goals. The Graduate and Professional School coordinates a variety of resources to ensure that you can excel academically, professionally and personally and bring your full self to your program. This holistic support ensures that you can thrive during your program and graduate with the skills, confidence and experience to lead, no matter what you do.

You’ll gain experience that will prepare you to excel and lead in your field, career and community. Come explore the data about graduate and professional outcomes and start envisioning your own path to success at Texas A&M.