Texas A&M University - College Station Reviews

  • 217 Reviews
  • College Station (TX)
  • Annual Tuition: $40,139
95% of 217 students said this degree improved their career prospects
95% of 217 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/20/2015
  • Degree: Engineering
"Fantastic university. There is no better value that you can get for your money. The petroleum engineering program is tough, but worth it in the end, as Texas A&M is the number 1 most recruited company for petroleum engineers by oil and gas companies. Competition for jobs is tough, but Texas A&M makes it easy with the career fair, career center, and company visits."
David Gerrity
  • Reviewed: 3/5/2015
  • Degree: Environmental Science
"I'm now in my second semester of my program after taking a year off between my undergrad. My program has been very helpful by allowing me to do a non-thesis option which allows me to continue working full time so that I can at least make most of my ends meet. The faculty that are serving as my committee members have done an incredible job of taking what I'm passionate about and helping me design a degree curriculum and final project."
Kristen Streeter
  • Reviewed: 2/2/2015
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"My graduate program is fairly well organized despite being so new. I have access to amazing mentors and advisors who have been incredibly helpful to me and have guided me through the transition to graduate school. However, it is very difficult to become integrated in the social life of Texas A&M University and the surrounding College Station area, as it is oriented towards a younger, less mature crowd. Financial aid in terms of scholarships is very difficult to acquire, as there are few scholarships available for students who are pursuing a non-thesis Masters degree, such as myself. I love the relevancy of the academics and education in preparing me for veterinary school, as my Biomedical Sciences major is primarily for students who are pursuing a medical professional degree following the Masters program."
Jonathan Pierpoline
  • Reviewed: 1/16/2015
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Great student culture, Everyone is very friendly, overall a great experience"
Joseph Modarelli
  • Reviewed: 1/16/2015
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"The genetics program allows me to contribute in real time to the development of future scientific endeavors to directly benefit both agriculture as well as human medicine."
Sky Sandberg
  • Reviewed: 1/13/2015
  • Degree: Accounting
"The career resources are phenomenal - the career advisors go out of their way to make sure you are aware of the career resources available to help you successfully acquire the internship or job you need. Also, they provide mandatory coaching on the different aspects of the recruiting process (LinkedIn, resume, interviewing, professional dress, etc.) to make sure you're aware of what you need to work on to become more successful in those endeavors. My classes so far have been really dynamic, and full of opportunities to understand how concepts learned apply to the "real world"; cases have been used in every class I've had so far to expand student learning and thinking. I do not feel that I have been lacking in my learning in any way. The students are competitive, but there isn't any sort of me-versus-the-world attitude; whenever I've asked a peer a question, he/she has been willing to help answer it. However, I feel that because of the large social atmosphere and extent of social clubs at the school, students can be a little clique-ish."
Chris Maderia
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2014
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"The Geography graduate program here is fairly broad, but there is a slightly higher emphasis on human geography over physical geography/climatology. I was a little disappointed about that when I first came here, but luckily the professor that I hoped could be my advisor was able to be my advisor. Social support is good; everyone here is super friendly. There are several different "emphasis" groups within the department, and each one holds their own meetings and get-togethers. I would really recommend going to as many as you can, as they are great ways to bond with and get to know your graduate cohort. Financial support here in geography is somewhat limited, though if you do not get an assistantship right when you get here, you will likely get one after the first year (students who are already here get preference)."
guillermo obregon
  • Reviewed: 10/15/2014
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Good program and helpful instructors and staff. Great environment and opportunities to grow."
Cullen Soares
  • Reviewed: 10/13/2014
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Attending Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine was an excellent decision. The professors are excellent, and are well-educated across different subject areas. This helps them to bridge gaps between different subject areas, and helps us to integrate our understanding between different subjects. Multiple professors are available in the anatomy and histology lab classes to assist us while we are identifying anatomical structures. They also invite practicing physicians to share real-world knowledge with us in lab, as well as in special "clinical correlation" presentations. The Health Science Center is constantly growing and expanding research opportunities, funding, and student resources. This will benefit students in the long run."
Michael Faddis
  • Reviewed: 9/24/2014
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Pros: great faculty & professors who are at the forefront of their research subject and who really genuinely care for your advancement in learning. The school itself has a spirit and feeling that really makes you feel welcome and have pride about being an Aggie. Cons: I feel the school can make improvements in informing & guiding brand new graduate students about all aspects of the program at the beginning or before the program begins. Being a graduate student brings on more challenges compared to an under graduate student, but also being an out of state resident and not knowing much about the ins & outs about the school and program really set me back in my first semester. It wasn't until late in my first semester that formal orientations & guidance was provided as a whole. I survived but it could have been better."
Mary FitzSimon
  • Reviewed: 9/22/2014
  • Degree: Veterinary Science
"In my department the professors are very accessible and eager to help you succeed. Bryan/College Station is definitely not pedestrian friendly. Be prepared to either have a vehicle or live on a TAMU bus route. Also, of the twin cities Bryan is more affordable though some areas are not as nice as College Station."
Matthew Nye
  • Reviewed: 9/22/2014
  • Degree: Neuropsychology
"Texas A&M provides an immersive and collaborative graduate school experience. My courses so far have been extremely interesting and comprehensive. The professors, whose classes I have taken, know how to structure the courses to engage students in discussion, learning and asking questions. A great benefit for graduate students at A&M is ease of access to professors' time for asking questions about coursework and pertinent research questions. We routinely invite faculty members from other universities to present their work here in a seminar. We also organize philanthropic events in the local community educating grade-school students in Neuroscience and our own annual Neuroscience symposium. There is a substantial amount of collaboration here both within the university and between other universities. The town of College Station is a wonderful environment for my extracurricular interests due to my love of the outdoors and having access to beautiful countryside and Sam Houston National forest for camping and hiking. The air quality here is superb compared to Universities in cities and the A&M campus is beautiful and well maintained. Something that prospective applicants to A&M might consider a con to A&M is location. While being in the country is an important aspect for me, others might desire events and locations that a large city affords. If one has a car with decent gas mileage, Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Galveston are a few hours drive away from College Station for weekend enjoyment."
Travis Goode
  • Reviewed: 9/19/2014
  • Degree: Neuropsychology
"I have had nothing but a positive experience at Institute for Neuroscience at Texas A&M University. While the Neuroscience Ph.D. program is young (this actually gives us a lot of autonomy), the departments that comprise it are well-established. The coursework has been great and we have very strong faculty. Also, many of the laboratories are brand new. College Station is small in size but dense in terms of people; cost of living is very cheap. Texas has plenty of escapes if one feels the need. Overall, no regrets in my decision to come to Texas A&M U."
Thomas Giustino
  • Reviewed: 9/19/2014
  • Degree: Neuropsychology
"Texas A&M offers a broad range of opportunities for young scientists to collaborate and expand their skill set in preparation for a career of research."
Kristie Franks
  • Reviewed: 9/18/2014
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"The graduate program at Texas A&M is exceptional and produces some of the best experts in the nation. I am thrilled to be a part of the University and the PhD program."
Austin Fannin
  • Reviewed: 9/18/2014
  • Degree: Landscape Design
"The classes and instructors are exactly what I want, a good mix of theory and practicality. All staff and faculty have been helpful, but scholarships and financial aid have left me on my own."
Kanika Bajwa
  • Reviewed: 9/17/2014
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"I am doing a phd so the pros will be a good academic career after graduating from the university and cons, since I am doing a phd there is not much social life and too much work load with minimum pay."
Meichen Wang
  • Reviewed: 9/15/2014
  • Degree: Veterinary Science
"The graduate program is diversity. There are all sorts of courses, lectures and seminars we can choose from according to our interests. The professors and staffs are all professional and helpful. I feel very well welcomed here."
Shakirat Adetunji
  • Reviewed: 9/15/2014
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Pros: Ideal knowledge and skills required for optimal development and competitiveness in the biomedical research world. Challenging courseworks. Hands on research experience. Willing, qualified and competent advisors and professors. Great Faculty support. Advanced and accessible library resources. Workshops and trainings on research biosafety. Enlightening seminars. Innovative technologies. Cons: Financial burden; difficulty in paying off student loans. Social life; limited time for Family and friends"
Blake Guard
  • Reviewed: 9/15/2014
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Great academic rigor. However, sometimes it would be nice to have a better understanding of what careers lay ahead in industry."