Texas A&M University - College Station Reviews

"The MPH program at Texas A&M is a small, relatively new program when compared with other public health programs across the country. However, the Texas A&M Health Science Center seems committed to growing the School of Public Health by encouraging alumni involvement and by actively advising students of available internship, fellowship, and job opportunities. A number of classes are available online, and most courses meet three hours once a week, so this program could be conducive to someone with a job. College Station is a nice town with affordable housing, but don't expect a wide variety of social events outside of those held by the university (e.g. concerts, theater programs,etc.), although this is changing as the area's population continues to grow.Read Less"

"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).Read Less"

"Choosing Texas A&M University for my Masters was probably the best choice I've made. The ALEC department is one of the best in agricultural education, communications, and leadership. My focus is on Ag Extension. To anyone using GraduatePrograms.com, I highly suggest checking this program out if you are slightly interested."

"The pros of this online program are that I can study with a top-rated program without leaving my hometown. Also, the cost of the program and financial aid available have made this feasible for me, a single mom. Cons: I don't know of any yet."

"Good program and helpful instructors and staff. Great environment and opportunities to grow."

"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.Read Less"

"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.Read Less"

"With any educational program, what you put in is what you get out. The workload depends on which classes a student decides to take, but there are a lot of option. Texas A&M offers classes online and night classes for graduate students that need to work as well as attend college. Texas A&M also offers a lot of incentive and opportunities for graduate students to get involved within their chosen field and within their community. There are social groups for students to join, student organizations geared toward helping graduate students through their graduate program, and financial aid is always available through loans at the very least. The Aggie network is unparalleled. The Aggie ring will forever identify you to other Aggies as a fellow Aggie.Read Less"

"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."

"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.Read Less"

"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.Read Less"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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 friendsRead Less"

"The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has a great support network for graduate students. The diversity within the graduate student body is great, but not over the entire student population. The area surrounding College Station where the school is located is very small and the two big cities (Houston and Austin) closest to College Station are a couple of hours away driving. Transportation in College Station is very bad; there are school buses that go to campus and some surrounding areas but sometimes have limited hours. Flying out of College Station can be difficult and expensive as there are very limited options for transportation to and from major airports (Houston and Austin). However, Texas A&M does have very good graduate programs which are recognized worldwide and the opportunities for networking are great.Read Less"

"Great academic rigor. However, sometimes it would be nice to have a better understanding of what careers lay ahead in industry."

"This program will give you a great idea of what lies ahead as an educational leader. It will give you the tools you need to be prepared for the move from your classroom to running a school. Overall this program has been great. I have had the ability to network with other professionals who will be valuable contacts in the future. It has also allowed me to meet many district administrators from district and others."