Rankings
The department's undergraduate program is ranked No. 7 and its graduate program is ranked No. 8 among public institutions by U.S. News & World Report. The department ranks No. 4 internationally among mechanical engineering programs, according to the ShanghaiRanking global ranking of academic subjects.
2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
Ranked among public institutions, 2025
Student Enrollment
| Student Level | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 1400 |
| Master's | 243 |
| Doctoral | 320 |
| Total Enrollment | 1963 |
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Source: Office of Academic & Business Performance Analytics, Texas A&M University As reported to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board |
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Degrees Awarded
| Student Level | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 477 |
| Master's | 141 |
| Doctoral | 39 |
| Total Degrees Awarded | 657 |
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Source: Office of Academic & Business Performance Analytics, Texas A&M University |
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Faculty
With a high-quality student body and outstanding faculty, the department is well poised to achieve its mission of excellence in all three areas. Some indicators of our faculty recognition include:
| Tenure Status | Number of Faculty |
|---|---|
| Tenured/Tenure-Track | 77 |
| Academic Professional Track | 26 |
| Total Faculty | 103 |
Faculty Recognition
- 12 Endowed Chair Holders
- 15 Endowed Professorships
- Six Career Development Professorships
- 14 Faculty Fellowships
- Nine National Academy of Engineering Members