19 TAMIU Graduate Degree Programs Recognized in Top 10 Best Value Rankings in Texas, Southwest Region
As Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) readies for Fall, it has been awarded a total of 19 graduate program-specific, Top 10 rankings in Texas and the Southwest Region by online source, Grad Degree.
TAMIU’s College of Education was awarded 16 top placements while the A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business received two top rankings. The College of Arts and Sciences also received a top placement for one of its programs. See here for a full list of rankings.
Grad Degree arrived at its rankings based on a specific methodology that relies on College Data, Major/Field of Study Data, Career Data from various government data sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. See detailed information on Grad Degree’s ranking methodology.
Grad Degree is a free resource for students seeking graduate level colleges and university programs. It researches and compiles graduate study area information and career overviews to compile ranking lists for graduate level institutions across the U.S. to help students make a smart decision when considering their higher education in masters degrees, doctoral degrees or graduate certifications.
TAMIU President Dr. Pablo Arenaz said that the rankings are a testament to TAMIU’s dedication and commitment to providing top quality degree programs at at an affordable price.
“TAMIU is immensely proud of these rankings, which recognize 19 of our degree programs among the Top 10 in the U.S.,” said Dr. Arenaz, “This comprehensive recognition is a testament to our continued and lasting dedication to provide top quality degree programs to students at an affordable price, which has helped generations realize their higher education dreams here.”
Recognized programs, broken down by College and School, included:
College of Education:
2021 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Master's Degree Schools in Texas—Rank: #1
2021 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Texas – Rank: #1
2021 Best Value Educational Administration Schools in Texas – Rank: #2
2021 Best Value Educational Administration Master's Degree Schools in Texas – Rank: #2
2021 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Texas – Rank: #2
2021 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Master's Degree Schools in Texas – Rank: #2
2021 Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Texas – Rank: #2
2021 Best Vale Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region – Rank: #5
2021 Best Value Student Counseling Schools in Texas – Rank: #1
2021 Best Value Student Counseling Master's Degree Schools in Texas – Rank: #1
2021 Best Value Student Counseling Schools in the Southwest Region – Rank: #5
2021 Best Value Student Counseling Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region –Rank: #5
2021 Best Value Special Education Schools in Texas – Rank: #2
2021 Best Value Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Texas – Rank: #2
2021 Best Value Special Education Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region – Rank: #7
2021 Best Value Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region – Rank: #7
TAMIU’s College of Education Dean Dr. James O’Meara said that the College of Education is honored by this recognition.
“Achieving 16, Top-10 rankings among graduate level institutions across Texas and the Southwest Region is a timely recognition for our faculty and staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure a quality learning experience for our students during the COVID-19 Pandemic,” Dr. O’Meara said, “The large number of our graduate programs represented in these recognitions leaves no doubt as to why the College of Education at TAMIU is the smart choice for completing your master’s degree or graduate certificate in Education.”
A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business:
2021 Best Value International Business Schools in Texas – Rank: #1
2021 Best Value International Business Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas – Rank: #1
TAMIU’s A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Dean Steve Sears said that the Sanchez School of Business is honored by this recognition.
“We are honored to be included in the latest rankings of the Best Value Schools for 2021 for ‘Best International Business Schools’ and also ‘Best Value International Business Doctor’s Degree,’” Dr. Sears said, “As a business school located on the border between Texas and México, the A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business at Texas A&M International University attracts a culturally diverse set of students from across the world to study business. Those students who choose to study in the Sanchez School seek to receive quality instruction from our excellent multinational faculty at an affordable price, and, upon graduation, become business leaders in a globally diverse business world.”
College of Arts and Sciences:
2021 Best Value English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Texas – Rank: #4
TAMIU College of Arts and Sciences Department of Humanities Graduate Programs director and Regents Professor Dr. Manuel Broncano said the recognition is a testament to the quality and affordability of TAMIU’s Master’s Degree in English program.
“The award sanctions the quality and affordability of our Master’s Degree in English, ranking it at the top of The Texas A&M University System, including its flagship at College Station, #9 on the list,” Dr. Broncano said, “The accolade comes as a welcomed recognition for the outstanding effort invested by its stakeholders to bring the program up to par with the best in the country. Our MA in English and its twin program, MA in Language, Literature and Translation, serve a region characterized by a great linguistic diversity unique in our country, and a bicultural community that transits seamlessly between English and Spanish, providing an education in Language and Literature with rigor and excellence as its guiding principles. This award is certain proof of its success.”
Registration for Maymester, Summer and Fall 2021 is now underway. Detailed information on registration services are here.
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