Texas State University Reviews

"Texas State houses the largest outdoor forensic research facility in the world, and it's Biological Anthropology graduate program is very competitive. They utilize the four-field approach to Anthropology, which I enjoy because not many Anthropology programs do this anymore. They are very geared toward preparing their masters student for PhDs and for the job market. This university is also well on its way to becoming a tier one research university."

"Pros of the program: program is very competitive, peer and faculty support is enormous, high quality of the material used for each course Cons of the program: a huge workload"

"I absolutely love Texas State University they have a wonderful teacher certification program and I feel blessed to a part of it! Texas State is very clear on the process, what the requirements are, and what you need to do to succeed. The only room for improvement is to provide more avenues for financial aide, such as teaching fellowships etc."

"The Graduate program at Texas State University provides students with a UT quality education at a fraction of the cost. The professors have real-life experience and challenge the students to do their very best on every assignment. The classes are all at night, so if you have a job this program works perfectly with any schedule. It provided me and my fellow student colleagues with a challenging yet valuable learning environment."

"I am blessed to attend this school and appreciate all of the experiences they have offered me!"

"The school is set in a beautiful location that commuters can get to by taking the traditional route of driving or catching a commuter bus from one of many locations from San Antonio through Austin. Locals can also catch the regularly routed buses to get around campus and the nearby area. The graduate degree in Literature is well-balanced in its expectations of a wide range of courses, requires in-depth participation in discussions and analyses of readings, and has some of the best faculty members I have ever had the privilege to take classes with. The graduate faculty is comprised of experts in a variety of fields with particular focuses in each area; for example, we have a Chaucerian scholar, a Medieval professor who has special courses every so often on Waste Studies, experts in the field of Children's Literary Criticism, individuals with backgrounds in film, the stage, etc., and each faculty member is dedicated to providing support, recommending research, and keeping open lines of communication with students. The campus emergency system routinely sends out tests of the system in addition to any information in the campus and surrounding areas which students need to be aware of for safety. There are also regular updates about construction in the area, power outages, detours, parking, and other pertinent information emailed to students. The career office provides information on upcoming events, visitors, and interviews on campus, and it has a searchable job database on its homepage where students can also get help putting together and posting resumes. I have had a wonderful experience at Texas State University as a graduate student. The one drawback that I must add is that there currently is not a Ph.D. program offered in Literature, though I understand that the university has been trying to negotiate adding one for some time. I am tempted to keep adding Master's degrees until such time as a Ph.D. program can be added, as I find my classes intellectually stimulating and challenging, as well as enjoyable every week."

"The pros of my degree were that each faculty member always made themselves available for questions or concerns I had. I really had no cons for this program. It was a great few years that I got to spend learning about instructional technology."

"Texas State offers a great graduation program but the university itself could use some more features."

"Good program at a good value. Professors are accessible. Received personal attention regarding applying for internships and jobs after graduation. Only con is the lack of communication regarding thesis vs. non-thesis options."

"Texas State has a great Mathematics graduate program!"

"The quality of professors can be hit or miss. It is a very good idea to ask around before registering for any one class. The department faculty and staff are very supportive and a good resource to use. There are three writing labs in the English building alone, and printing is free for English courses. The program is still evolving so I feel it is not as competitive as it should be.There are many students in the program who are not serious about their studies; they just couldn't figure out anything else to do after college."

"My focus is in public history and it is an outstanding program. My classes focus beyond theory to add hands on practical research projects that enable future public historians to present at conferences, publish, and develop a portfolio of accomplishments."

"When I started graudate school, I was very worried about being able to "fit in" both socially and academically. The Anthropology graduate program at TX State University is very welcoming and supportive. There is enough comptetion to keep the students motivated but both my peers and my professors are very helpful. I wish there was more felxibilty to choose classes however. Sometimes it is difficult to pick classes that help me with my thesis research and also meet all the university standards. That is the only part where I wish there was more improvement."

"PROS: Easy to make friends, laid back atmosphere, interesting class offerings, beautiful campus, ability to build rapport with professors. CONS: Not ideal for working professionals, very theory-based so there is a lack of practical application, lack of career development."

"The Graduate Social Work program at Texas State has many wonderful committed faculty. They are dedicated to teaching their students and helping them achieve their goals. However, the adjunct staff are usually not committed to teaching and are just there for a paycheck. The office staff are also impolite and not committed to helping students. This is my biggest complaint about the program and its staff. As a new student you hope to be received with a warm, welcoming demeanor...this is often not the case. However, the programs curriculum is great and I feel that I have learned a lot in the last 1 1/2 years."

"Texas State offers a great location, education, and faculty accessibility. Texas State University has an awesome campus (plenty of walking). The restaurants surrounding the school are pretty good for daily eating;however, after spending a night out, there's only huge fast food chains open (McDonald's, Whataburger, etc.). Austin and San Marcos are about half an hour away, so it makes up for it. The faculty is up-to-date on the issues within their particular fields. They are knowledgeable and help the student reach his/her own conclusions about the topics being discussed. It's an incredible way of learning. The faculty in my program are always accessible. They are always present during office hours, will stay late after class, and can be reached outside of office hours. They are extremely supportive of any route that a person wants to take. They will be honest of obstacles that will arise, so a student is informed of what to expect. Overall, it's a good school to attend."

"The program is challenging and stimulating and the professors are helpful and understanding. The financial aid situation is probably the same for any graduate program but it's still a struggle."

"Truly loved every experience obatained at Texas State University - San Marcos"

"This school will give you an ideal education!"

"The graduate program is small enough that there is strong opportunities for interaction in the classroom and with the professors. However, class availability is sometimes a problem."