Education & Training

Higher Education

The Research Valley is home to Texas A&M University and Blinn College. Together, they fill employers’ skill needs from technicians to PhDs, and continuously renew the region’s supply of talent.

One of The Research Valley’s greatest assets is its world-class learning institution, Texas A&M University. The University not only ranks among the top ten research institutions in the nation, but also maintains one of the largest student bodies with enrollment reaching 45,000.Texas A&M University was the state’s first public institution for higher education, and it hasn’t settled for second best since. Its 47,000 students are enrolled in more than 150 courses of study.

Texas A&M is ranked as one of the nation’s top 10 research universities. Three million square feet of space are dedicated to research activities. Its Dwight Look College of Engineering ranks among the finest and most comprehensive programs. With more than 8,800 student engineers, the Dwight Look College of Engineering is the largest of the university’s 10 colleges and one of the biggest and best engineering programs in the United States. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top programs, Texas A&M Engineering is also among the top universities in the number of National Merit Scholars, nationally recognized faculty and funded research.

Blinn College

In addition to the four-year programs offered at Texas A&M, Blinn College offers two-year associates degree programs and vocational training programs at its Bryan campus. With more than 13,000 students in Bryan, Blinn is one of the largest junior/community colleges in Texas.

Blinn’s Bryan campus also provides a unique joint collaborative effort with Texas A&M University. The TEAM program allows students to take courses at both campuses and then transition into full-time students at A&M. The college offers certificates and associate degrees, but success is also measured by the number of students who transfer to a four-year institution, which most do before earning their associate’s degree. Workforce & Technical Education Programs are available offering degrees and certificates in a wide range of areas including nursing, physical therapist assistant, business, information management, dental hygiene, and fire science – just to name a few.

Blinn College consistently has the highest transfer rate in the state, the highest percentage of students who go on to earn bachelor’s degrees, and transfers more students to Texas A&M than any other community college.

Sources: Blinn College, Texas A&M University

The School districts in the Research Valley have earned a reputation for academic excellence and are gaining a national reputation.

College Station Independent School District (www.csisd.org) - Success each day… each life… each hour Comprised of five elementary, two intermediate, one junior high, one high and one alternative school.  The mission of College Station Independent School District, in partnership with the community, is to provide quality ducation that prepares our students for the challenges of life.

Bryan Independent School District (www.bryanisd.org) - Bryan ISD strives to develop minds that think, hearts that care, and hands that serve.  Their academic success is evident from their two National Blue Ribbon elementary schools, a national TAP Founder’s Award school, four Exemplary campuses, seven Recognized schools, and the Advanced Placement programs at our high schools.  While they focus on traditional educational programs, there is always a commitment to constantly looking for better ways to serve students and families.