Texas A&M University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Texas A&M University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
41
Average class size
61%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Texas A&M has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
363
10-19
883
20-29
1,439
30-39
581
40-49
407
50-99
864
100+
526
Honors Programs
Texas A&M University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Texas A&M's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Texas A&M University:
94%
First-year retention rate
61%
4-year grad rate
84%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Texas A&M University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Psychology, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science
351.4
400.12
448.84
497.56
546.28
595
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Animal Sciences, General 299
- Agricultural Economics 250
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 209
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism 65
- Poultry Science 37
- Agricultural Business and Management, General 35
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 30
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 24
- Agriculture, General 24
- Agriculture, General 24
- Range Science and Management 22
- Agronomy and Crop Science 19
- Food Technology and Processing 4
- Turf and Turfgrass Management 3
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 0
- Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling 0
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production 0
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing 0
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 103
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 31
- Landscape Architecture 20
Area
- Women's Studies 5
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences, General 546
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 308
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 93
- Biochemistry 72
- Microbiology, General 35
- Neuroscience 33
- Genetics, General 24
- Entomology 15
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 13
- Ecology 11
- Zoology/Animal Biology 10
- Environmental Biology 7
- Molecular Genetics 0
Business
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 311
- Accounting 297
- Business Administration and Management, General 281
- Finance, General 278
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 236
- Human Resources Development 105
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 92
- Tourism and Travel Services Management 89
- Management Information Systems, General 82
- Transportation/Mobility Management 61
Communication
- Communication and Media Studies 372
- Communication, General 372
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 71
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 392
- Computer Graphics 86
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 72
Education
- Education, General 308
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 469
- Industrial Engineering 276
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 270
- Civil Engineering, General 252
- Chemical Engineering 234
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 163
- Computer Engineering, General 163
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 162
- Petroleum Engineering 68
- Nuclear Engineering 62
- Materials Engineering 48
- Agricultural Engineering 46
- Ocean Engineering 46
- Architectural Engineering 33
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 25
- Engineering, General 17
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 311
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 132
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 108
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 104
- Marine Engineering Technology/Technician 35
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 111
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 22
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 6
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 6
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Health and Wellness, General 355
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 275
- Public Health, General 244
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 56
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 29
History
- History, General 133
Homeland Security
- Forensic Science and Technology 35
Mathematics And Statistics
- Applied Mathematics, General 88
- Mathematics, General 48
- Statistics, General 41
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 595
- Nutrition Sciences 151
- International/Globalization Studies 128
- Environmental Geosciences 43
- Maritime Studies 21
- Marine Sciences 10
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 134
- Environmental Studies 61
- Environmental Science 48
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 23
- Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management 7
- Forestry, General 6
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 0
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 319
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 147
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 22
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 57
- Physics, General 46
- Geology/Earth Science, General 43
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 39
- Geophysics and Seismology 12
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 10
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 564
Social Sciences
- Economics, General 315
- Political Science and Government, General 271
- Sociology, General 151
- Anthropology, General 42
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 40
- Geography 8
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer 55
Visual And Performing Arts
- Visual and Performing Arts, General 9
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
- Music, General 0
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