Texas A&M University--College Station
8447 Riverside Parkway, Bryan, TX 77807
#7 in Best Online Bachelor's Programs (tie)
Overall Score 92/100
Texas A&M University--College Station Bachelor's Program Overview
Texas A&M University--College Station, a public institution, has been offering online bachelor's degree programs since 2017-2018. All of the online classes are recorded and archived so students can access lecture material at their convenience. When applying for the online programs at Texas A&M University--College Station, it's important to note that the deadline is Jan. 15.
About the Online Bachelor's Degree Program
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The Texas A&M School of Nursing RN-to-BSN program offers associate degree nurses an affordable and flexible pathway to a bachelor’s degree. The program can be completed in as few as 12 months and prepares students to advance in practice and leadership roles. Students enjoy access to degree-specific scholarships, military friendly enrollment and services, and leadership opportunities. Backed by the reputation of a Tier 1 research university, graduates are well positioned for career growth.
The Texas A&M School of Nursing RN-to-BSN program offers associate degree nurses an affordable and flexible pathway to a bachelor’s degree. The program can be completed in as few as 12 months and prepares students to advance in practice and leadership roles. Students enjoy access to degree-specific scholarships, military friendly enrollment and services, and leadership opportunities. Backed by the reputation of a Tier 1 research university, graduates are well positioned for career growth.
2024 Bachelor's Program Quick Stats
- Enrollment
- 54
- Tuition Per Credit
- $1,198
- Application Deadline
- Jan. 15
Texas A&M University--College Station Rankings
Best Online Programs Ranking Indicators
See how this program stacks up against 338 others, based on factors used in the U.S. News methodology.
Engagement rank
1
Engagement score
100
Faculty Credentials and Training rank
70
Faculty Credentials and Training score
87
Services and Technologies rank
89
Services and Technologies score
68
Expert Opinion score (out of 5)
3.4
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Texas A&M University--College Station Bachelor's Program Data
Most popular majors by degrees conferred at Texas A&M University--College Station
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
100%Applications
Application deadline (U.S. residents)
Jan. 15
Application deadline (international students)
N/APriority application deadline
Jan. 15
Notification of admissions
Data appear as submitted by school
By March 15
Application website
WebsiteProgram website
WebsiteAdmissions website
WebsiteDirector of admissions
Todd Stricherz
Admissions phone
(979) 436-0110Admissions email
nursingadmissions@tamu.eduAdmissions requirements same as campus-based students' requirements
No
Sometimes denies admittance to qualified applicants
No
Requirements
Accept transfer students
Yes
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
N/A
Dual enrollment at separate college allowed
Yes
Can earn degree entirely outside U.S.
No
Application essay required
No
High school completion requirements
Diploma or GED required
Minimum high school GPA required
N/A
Academic admissions factors
Rigor of secondary school record
Not Considered
Class rank
Not Considered
GPA
Very Important
Recommendation(s)
Considered
Standardized test scores
Not Considered
Application essay
Very Important
Non-academic admissions factors
Interview
Very Important
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent/ability
Considered
Character/personal qualities
Important
First-generation college student
Not Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations
Not Considered
Geographical residence
Not Considered
State residency
Very Important
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Not Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Not Considered
Entering Class Stats
Applicants
45
Female applicants
42
Male applicants
3
Applicants accepted
31
Female applicants accepted
29
Male applicants accepted
2
Applicants enrolled
19
Female applicants enrolled
18
Male applicants enrolled
1
Acceptance rate
69%
Distinguishing Characteristics
School type
Public
Terms
Semester
First year of program
2017-2018
Faculty
7
3
Full-time faculty with terminal degree
6
Part-time faculty with terminal degree
0
Full-time faculty whose highest degree is a bachelor's
0
Part-time faculty whose highest degree is a bachelor's
0
Full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty
2
School finances online instructor training
Yes
Required hours of initial training
6
Formal peer review of instructors
Yes
Continuing online instruction education required
Yes
Faculty gender distribution
Faculty ethnic diversity
40%
Minority Faculty
40%
Minority Faculty
60%
White
20%
Asian
20%
Hispanic/Latino
Class Size
Average class size
23
Maximum class size
25
Class sizes
2-9 students
31%10-19 students
28.6%20-29 students
0%30-39 students
14.3%40-49 students
11.9%50-99 students
14.3%100+ students
0%Programs
Online bachelor's degree programs
1
9
Most popular majors by degrees conferred at Texas A&M University--College Station
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
100%All Majors
Health Professions and Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Integration With Campus
Yes
Classes include campus-based students
No
Collaboration among online and campus-based students
No face-to-face students
Credits earned online equal earned on campus
No
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus
Minority
Same curricula for online and campus-based students
None
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations
No
Group projects/simulations
No
Exams
No
Delivery
Archived classes
All
Classes can be received live
None
Live online/on-campus classes after 5 p.m.
N/A
Online chatrooms
N/A
Web conferencing (webinars)
N/A
Zoom or other visual software
N/A
New-student orientation
Yes
Review and sign ethics statement
Yes
Percentage of classes with lectures
None
Number of times per week students must login to a typical course
1
4
4
Courses requiring students to work collaboratively with other students
Required in the majority of courses
Class participation graded
Yes
Exams
Yes
Same exams are administered only once
Yes
Exams have random question order
Yes
Yes
Number of settings in which in-person exams are administered
No proctored exams
Anti-plagiarism screening required for essay assignments
Yes
Measures to instill academic integrity
Data appear as submitted by school
All exams are administered using proctoring with webcam, audio, and computer screen visible at all times. In addition, the computer based software tracks IP addresses, keystrokes, biometric keystroke patterns, and dual authentication to provide log files to the instructor in the event academic dishonesty is suspected. We also use anti-plagiarism software for writing submissions, including papers and discussion boards.
Standardized copyright policy for course materials
Yes
End-of-course evaluations
Always
Course evaluation response rate
37%
List of Student Assessments Administered
Skyfactor Benchworks
Yes
Graduation & Retention
Credits needed to graduate
120
Credits that must be earned through school
30
Total program graduates (2022-2023)
29
New student retention rate (2022)
New student retention rate (2021)
New student retention rate (2020)
New student retention rate (2019)
Limited time to complete degree
No
Within 3 years
Within 4 years
Within 5 years
Within 6 years
Enrollment
54
Female enrollment
46
Male enrollment
8
Student gender distribution
Enrolled students with military experience
1
Enrolled students who are active service members
0
Enrolled students who are veterans
1
Average credits held by (2022-2023) graduates when starting program
90
Entering class progress toward degree
New entrants who are first-time, first-year students
0%
New entrants who are employed
50%
Composition
Students 22 and younger
4%
Students ages 23-39
96%
Students 40 or older
0%
Average student age
26 years
Region from which most U.S. students come
West South Central
Degree-seeking student diversity
White
53.7%Hispanic/Latino
40.7%Black or African American
3.7%Asian
1.9%American Indian or Alaska Native
0%Two or more races
0%Nonresident aliens
0%Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0%Race and/or ethnicity unknown
0%International
Countries most represented by students
Number of countries represented by international students
0
Technology
Apple
N/A
PC
N/A
Recommended internet speed
N/A
Live streaming video
Yes
Live streaming audio
Yes
Recorded video
Yes
Recorded audio
Yes
Software-based readers
Yes
Application for display on tablet computer
Yes
Description of tablet application
Canvas app allows students to view/participate in course announcements/assignments/discussions/web conferences/quizzes/video viewing, etc.
Application for display on smartphone
Yes
Description of application for smartphone
Canvas app allows students to view/participate in course announcements/assignments/discussions/web conferences/quizzes/video viewing, etc.
Bulletin boards
Yes
Simulations
Yes
Online labs
Yes
Learning management system
Yes
Online course development
In-house
Yes
Adaptive learning
Yes
Discussion board
Yes
Learning analytics platform
Yes
Types of Learning Management Systems Used
Canvas
Yes
Services
Academic advising
Yes
Bookstore
Yes
Career placement assistance
Yes
Financial aid office/services
Yes
Access to live librarian
Yes
Local area network
Yes
Mentoring
Yes
Technical support
Yes
Live tutoring
Yes
Writing workshops
No
Admissions counseling
Yes
Course registration
Yes
Resume help services
Yes
Degree audit
No
Transcript services
No
Support From Faculty
Weekly office hours (available remotely)
2
Expectation that instructors will respond to questions within specific timeframe
Yes
Instructor response expected within (hours)
24
24-7 live tech support
Yes
ADA compliance
Academic units held responsible
Tech support availability
Weekend days (7:00 a.m. - 5:59 p.m.)
Always
Weekend nights (6:00 p.m. - 9:59 p.m.)
Always
Weekend overnights (10:00 p.m. - 6:59 a.m.)
Always
Weekdays (7:00 a.m. - 5:59 p.m.)
Always
Weeknights (6:00 p.m. - 9:59 p.m.)
Always
Weekday overnights (10:00 p.m. - 6:59 a.m.)
Always
Costs
$288
$288
$1,198
N/A
In-state tuition for all military veterans
Yes
Financial Aid
Financial aid available
Both institutional and federal aid are available
Institution is GI Bill certified
Yes
New students who use GI Bill benefits
N/A
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
Yellow Ribbon Access
First-come, first-served
Yellow Ribbon Funding
Limits or caps funding
$21,201
Proportion of 2022-2023 graduates with debt
33%
Careers
School tracks alumni
Yes
Postgraduate outcomes
Data appear as submitted by school
The cost of the program is affordable. The online degree program has flexible curriculum options. Students are eligible to receive the Aggie Ring upon graduation.
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