Prospective Students
The Bush School, named after George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2007. Ranked 22nd among public universities for public affairs programs, the school educates principled leaders in public service and international affairs, conducts research, and performs service.
Degree Programs
Certificate Programs
Generous Aid
Through generous donations and state and university funding, we have been able to create an environment of academic excellence comparable to schools that cost much more.
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Exceptional Faculty
Bush School faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized experts in their fields; and many have real-world experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
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Research
In addition to the diverse individual research projects undertaken by faculty, the Bush School is home to two research intitutes, and is adjacent to the George Bush Library which houses a comprehensive collection of official and personal papers for scholarly research.
- Institute for Science, Technology & Public Policy (ISTPP)
- Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs
- George Bush Presidential Library
Cost of living
The Princeton Review/USA Today — lists Texas A&M as one of nation's 50 "best values" among public institutions
Smart Money ranks Texas A&M No. 1 in "payback ratio."
Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine cites Texas A&M as a "best value" in its 2009 list of 100 best values in public institutions.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Texas A&M in its listings of "best values among public universities."
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Bush School graduates are already making their mark in the field of public service at all levels of government and the independent sector.
Texas A&M brings diversity of race, culture, and nationality to the community, which is reflected in much of the vibrancy, spirit, and tradition of this special place.
The Bush School is committed to providing valuable experiences with a global emphasis for students.
Community
College Station has the lowest cost of living index of the top schools ranked by US News and World Report in its America's Best Graduate Schools 2009 edition.
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Consistently ranked as one of the best places in the nation to live, the twin communities of Bryan and College Station are literally in the "heart" of Texas. Only 100 miles from Houston and Austin and 160 miles from Dallas and San Antonio, Bryan-College Station is within a few hours of many of the beautiful sights of Texas, including the beaches of the Texas coast.
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