Texas A&M University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Texas A&M University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
21:1
Student to faculty ratio
39
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 21:1. 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
448
10-19
995
20-29
1,520
30-39
593
40-49
412
50-99
939
100+
459
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:
Psychology, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Biomedical Sciences, General
Mechanical Engineering
Communication, General
406.8
444.24
481.68
519.12
556.56
594
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 297
- Agricultural Economics 293
- Animal Sciences, General 267
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism 66
- Poultry Science 43
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 37
- Agriculture, General 37
- Agriculture, General 37
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 37
- Agricultural Business and Management, General 35
- Agronomy and Crop Science 17
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 14
- Animal Sciences, General 6
- Range Science and Management 5
- Turf and Turfgrass Management 5
- Food Technology and Processing 3
- Agricultural Economics 2
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing 0
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production 0
- Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling 0
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 0
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 101
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 38
- Landscape Architecture 22
Area
- Women's Studies 5
- Women's Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences, General 587
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 319
- Biochemistry 80
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 74
- Neuroscience 54
- Ecology 49
- Entomology 23
- Zoology/Animal Biology 22
- Genetics, General 21
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 21
- Microbiology, General 20
- Entomology 19
- Genetics, General 12
- Environmental Biology 2
- Biochemistry 2
- Environmental Biology 1
- Molecular Genetics 0
Business
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 313
- Finance, General 289
- Business Administration and Management, General 279
- Accounting 271
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 192
- Tourism and Travel Services Management 111
- Management Information Systems, General 104
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 98
- Human Resources Development 84
- Transportation/Mobility Management 66
- Finance, General 24
- Business Administration and Management, General 23
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13
- Management Information Systems, General 8
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 2
- Accounting 2
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 1
- Financial Planning and Services 1
Communication
- Communication, General 438
- Communication and Media Studies 438
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 62
- Communication, General 2
- Communication and Media Studies 2
- Journalism 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 407
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 92
- Computer Graphics 77
Education
- Education, General 308
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 486
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 319
- Industrial Engineering 274
- Civil Engineering, General 233
- Chemical Engineering 217
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 207
- Computer Engineering, General 161
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 159
- Petroleum Engineering 91
- Nuclear Engineering 72
- Materials Engineering 56
- Ocean Engineering 47
- Architectural Engineering 44
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 34
- Agricultural Engineering 30
- Engineering, General 17
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 369
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 119
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 107
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 83
- Marine Engineering Technology/Technician 23
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 106
- English Language and Literature, General 4
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 8
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 7
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 7
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 7
- Spanish Language and Literature 6
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 4
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Health and Wellness, General 386
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 235
- Public Health, General 217
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 41
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 29
History
- History, General 92
- History, General 3
Homeland Security
- Forensic Science and Technology 40
Legal Professions And Studies
- International Business, Trade, and Tax Law 1
Mathematics And Statistics
- Applied Mathematics, General 94
- Mathematics, General 52
- Statistics, General 44
- Mathematics, General 8
- Applied Mathematics, General 6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 594
- Nutrition Sciences 144
- International/Globalization Studies 109
- Environmental Geosciences 44
- Maritime Studies 18
- Marine Sciences 6
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 78
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 73
- Environmental Science 55
- Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management 15
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 15
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 12
- Forestry, General 6
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 3
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 2
- Environmental Science 2
- Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management 1
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 0
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 348
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 201
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 0
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 16
- Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 74
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 39
- Geology/Earth Science, General 39
- Physics, General 35
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 10
- Geophysics and Seismology 2
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 594
- Psychology, General 7
Social Sciences
- Economics, General 367
- Political Science and Government, General 247
- Sociology, General 173
- Anthropology, General 40
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 36
- Geography 11
- Economics, General 7
- Sociology, General 3
- Political Science and Government, General 3
- Anthropology, General 2
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 1
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer 53
Visual And Performing Arts
- Visual and Performing Arts, General 11
- Music, General 0
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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