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Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, also known as Texas A&M–Corpus Christi or TAMU–CC, is a state university located in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Ward Island. It was founded in the year 1947. The university is part of the Texas A&M University System. TAMU-CC offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and over 20 graduate programs. The university is organized into the following divisions:
Island Waves is the official student-run newspaper at TAMU-CC. The athletics department of this university is a member of the Southland Conference. The official mascot is Izzy the Islander and the sports teams are nicknamed the Islanders.
Texas A&M Corpus Christi is in a large city, in Corpus Christi, TX. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Texas A&M Corpus Christi earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Some professors at Texas A&M Corpus Christi are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Texas A&M Corpus Christi, in 2007-2008, had 8,563 students (7,595 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at the school belong to the Division I Independents for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas A & M University Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5503
General Phone: (361) 825-5700
http://www.tamucc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 354 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, business, MIS, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 305 | interdisciplinary studies, English, history, political science, cartography, sociology, Spanish language, economics |
| Education and Teaching | 233 | school counseling, educational administration, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed, curriculum and instruction, instructional media design, trade and industrial teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 166 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration, clinical nurse specialist |
| Science | 137 | biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, geology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 109 | psychology |
| Media | 104 | communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 78 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 76 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 38 | computer and info science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 27 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 22 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Art Studies | 21 | art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | mechanical engineering tech |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | public administration |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 5 | aquaculture |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas A&M Corpus Christi in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,324 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 399 | 25 |
| Doctor's degree | 31 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Texas A&M Corpus Christi had a total enrollment of 8,563 students (7,595 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Texas A&M Corpus Christi offers campus housing for 1,340 of its 7,595 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Corpus Christi, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,236 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,980 |
| Room and board | $ 8,648 |
| Room charge | $ 5,625 |
| Books and supplies | $ 935 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,197 |
Financial Aid:
Texas A&M Corpus Christi participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1116100)
Texas A&M Corpus Christi has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 66 | $84,774 | 31 | $72,102 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $63,825 | 31 | $64,643 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $61,427 | 36 | $56,425 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 153 | $72,329 | 98 | $63,984 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division I Independents |
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track | Division I Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100 | 38 | 138 |
| Track | 21 | 18 | 39 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 8 | 49 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas A&M Corpus Christi Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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