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Texas A&M University
Mathematics

Why should I apply to Texas A&M? (...or go to Application Link HERE!)

A Variety of Programs!

Ph.D Support

  • Long-term funding (6y) when in good standing, see FAQ.
  • Half summer supports when in good standing, see FAQ. Full summer support possible depending on availability.
  • Faculty supported research (long semester, partial summer, or full summer) replacing teaching assistantship.
  • Competitive fellowships
  • Competitive monthly graduate assistanceship stipend ($2,350/mo) relative to the cost of living
  • Full-time tuition and university mandated fees paid for graduate assistants

Career Opportunities

Strong track record of job placement in
  • Academia
  • Industry
  • Government laboratories
  • Finance
Check out the recent graduate list.

Faculty Research Expertise

  • Algebra & Combinatorics
  • Approximation Theory
  • Data Science
  • Functional Analysis
  • Geometry & Topology
  • Groups & Dynamics
  • Inverse Problems
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Non-commutative Geometry
  • Number Theory
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Probability Theory
  • Scientific Computation
  • Several Complex Variables

Math. Department Overview

  • 1 member of the National Academy of Sciences
  • 20+ AMS fellows, 4 SIAM fellows
  • ~20 postdoctoral fellows
  • $10M in annual research support

Texas A&M

  • Among the 5 largest universities in the U.S.
  • 50,000+ undergraduate students
  • 11,500+ graduate students
  • 90-minute drive from two major airports
  • Large Aggie network: 520,000+ former students

College Station - Bryan

  • Estimated population of 265,000 (2019)
  • Best place to live in US no 24 (2021) by Travel+Leisure
  • ~100 miles from Houston and Austin
  • Average rent for Math PhD students ~$700; $400-$800 when sharing (2021)
  • Average Math PhD students monthly budget for food ~$400 (2021)