Ten graduate programs at Texas A&M University are ranked in the top 20 nationally, with six of them in the top 10, based on the most recent rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report.
Texas A&M boasts a total of 33 programs within the top 50, spanning fields such as agriculture, business, computer science, education, health, law, political science, public affairs, psychology, science, and veterinary medicine. The release of rankings for engineering, medical, and clinical psychology programs by U.S. News has been postponed.
U.S. News determines its rankings through a combination of expert opinions on program quality and various statistical measures evaluating the caliber of a school’s faculty, research, and student body. As of fall 2023, Texas A&M University had an enrollment of 16,762 graduate and professional students across more than 170 master’s, 94 doctoral, and five professional degree programs.
The inorganic chemistry program at Texas A&M holds the fifth spot nationally and is recognized as the leading program in Texas and the second among public institutions. Additionally, the industrial and organizational psychology, as well as nuclear physics programs, secured the seventh position in the country. The School of Law at Texas A&M is ranked 26th overall, with its dispute resolution program ranking fifth nationally and its intellectual property program claiming the sixth position. Furthermore, the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences achieved the 10th spot nationwide.
“I’m incredibly proud of our graduate students, the exceptional faculty who guide them, and the outstanding programs that pave the way for their success in their chosen fields,” remarked A&M President Mark A. Welsh III in a statement. “Postgraduate education at Texas A&M significantly contributes to our research endeavors, teaching initiatives, and service missions. Congratulations to the students, faculty, and staff whose dedication shines not only through rankings but in their daily contributions on our campuses and beyond.”