The Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest higher education systems in the nation, with a budget of $9.6 billion. Through a statewide network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus, the Texas A&M System educates more than 152,000 students. Each year, it also makes more than 24 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs. Systemwide, research and development expenditures exceed $1 billion and help drive the state’s economy.
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
As a state engineering research agency, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) performs quality research driven by world problems. TEES strengthens and expands Texas’ workforce through educational partnerships and training, and develops and transfers technology to industry. TEES partners with academic institutions, governmental agencies, industries and communities to solve problems to help improve quality of life, promote economic development and enhance educational systems.
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) helps communities and public and private entities worldwide. TEEX provides training and services needed to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and human-made disasters.
Texas State Technical College
Texas Southmost College
Originally established in 1926, Texas Southmost College currently offers the first two years toward a bachelor’s degree, along with career and technical education leading to certificates and associate degrees, college preparatory studies to prepare students for college-level work, workforce training, and continuing education. Recently selected as a Bright Spot by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, TSC offers over 50 programs of study leading to an associate degree or certificate.