The Texas A&M University System works to develop a dependable workforce into the field of national security. Accomplished through a commitment to enhancing the skill sets of our current workforce while preparing the next generation. Opportunities exist for learners at every stage.
By the Numbers
158,000
Students
Across the Texas A&M University System, 2024
4,098
Veteran Students
Across the Texas A&M University System, according to Veterans Affairs Office
252
Active-duty Military Students
Across the Texas A&M University System, according to Veterans Affairs Office
8,946
Faculty
Across the Texas A&M University System, according to Legislative Data Book
75+
Online Degree Programs
Within the Texas A&M University System
212,193
Trainees in Emergency Services, Security, Search & Rescue, and Public Works
Undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees
The majority of degrees offered within the 11 universities of The Texas A&M University System are at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree levels. The largest nuclear engineering program in the country is housed at Texas A&M University, and other A&M System schools offer programs in nuclear criticality, systems engineering and national security affairs.
Texas A&M’s online delivery and remote learning provide many opportunities to access courses of importance to the national labs. Online programs include a variety of graduate engineering and business degrees, including a master’s degree in engineering technical management and a master’s in data analytics. The A&M System makes access to education as easy as possible, and in some cases, waives out-of-state tuition for students in high-demand fields, such as national security and for employees of the national labs.
Continuing education and training
Education is a lifelong process. It is critical that professionals stay up to date on new and emerging technologies in their respective fields. The Texas A&M University System offers many opportunities for state-of-the-art professional development and continuing education.
The system delivers many high-quality technical education programs for individual learners and organizations, using research faculty and industry experts to deliver superior knowledge and practical application scenarios to professional development and continuing education offerings. Whether face-to-face, online or via blended methods, the system offers short courses, workshops and conferences.
Online Degree Programs
The Texas A&M University System offers well over 50 degree-granting programs completely online and ranks as one of the top in the nation in the number and quality of our offerings, especially in support of the Nuclear Security Enterprise.
See more information about online degree programs offered by members of the A&M System:
- Texas A&M University Distance Education programs
- West Texas A&M University online degree programs
- Tarleton State University Master of Science in Quality and Engineering Management
- Prairie View A&M University Distance Learning programs
Professional Development
With the ever changing environment of travel and research collaboration, the Texas A&M System has provided a proactive approach to interactive virtual educational series for both researchers and students. Topics have covered subjects such as:
- Emergency Management
- Leadership
- AI/ML
- Project Management
- Facility Operations
