The University of Texas at Austin Reviews

"There are definite pros to the program at UT. I was provided with the resources I need in order to succeed in the program as well as prepare for my life after I graduate. The career center is outstanding. McCombs attracts employers so that students do not have to go searching too far for job opportunities. Mccombs is the #1 Accounting Program in the nation, so there are definite perks being associated with that. The Professors are amazing. Some have worked for FASB and the AICPA. Some of the cons could also be viewed as pros depending on the type of personality one has. The program is definitely competitive. Unless one is willing to be on top of their A game at all times, they will not be able to succeed. The constant competitiveness though, allows the motivation to do well."

"The Public Health degree plan is the best choice I have made. It's with in the College of Natural Sciences. When I was accepted, I was originally a Biology major, but after a while I figured that I wanted to major in something that was well-rounded. Public Health consist of a mixture of science and social context and there are many jobs in this field of study. Plus, the professors are great and are there for you when ever you need help or want to talk. This major is small and requires acceptance in order to be in the major, but this is a great thing when it comes to getting to know your professors."

"UT is a large school, but I was able to find my place within my major and with other students like me. It is important to collaborate with students like you, but UT also provides a place to meet people completely unlike you and with different views and lifestyles. Austin is a wonderful city with an endless amount of fun to be had, and it is a great city to spend your college days in. Beyond providing a great place to gain life experience, UT houses wonderful staff, research programs, resources, and student support. Being at UT has been enlightening, refreshing, and challenging, yet it still seems to feel like home."

"This school was great except for the registering process and the price of tuition."

"This program has a lot to offer students, being the top program in the nation for accounting. I do feel the staff are very interested in the students and encouraging all of the students to strive for success. The program is intense and I am glad I was challenged. One con is that I do think is that it is very expensive to be a grad student. This is true for all programs and I think I should have sought out more financial support. Overall I am still grateful for the opportunity to be in this program as it is the best program."

"I am truly enjoying my time as an Evening MBA student at UT. I have also met some amazing people and built a strong network."

"The School of Social Work at UT Austin is one of the top nationally ranked SW programs for a reason. The support system around students makes it really hard not to succeed. It's one of the few programs that has a dedicated career center. Also, program faculty have very diverse experience and networks which allows many opportunity for exploring non-traditional SW careers...Also, Austin is a great city with something for just about everybody. Rent can be a little expensive which is the only downside."

"UT prepares great social workers, but financial aid accompanied with Austin's skyrocketing prices make it difficult to remain financially afloat while in graduate school"

"UT Austin graduate film production program is one of a kind. The campus is beautiful. There is plenty of equipment available for all students, the faculty are friendly and always available to help. I have no complaints whatsoever."

"Academically, this is an excellent program. The School of Social Work lacks in ethnic diversity though. Austin is an amazing city- it is a thriving place where you never run out of places to visit and things to do. However, outside of the UT bus system, transportation is very poor. The highways are too small, it seems as if there is always traffic, and use of public railways is poor. Overall, I enjoy my academic experience, but am looking forward to moving when I graduate."

"Great networking opportunities, great city. Program is very vague but lots of opportunity to specialize and take classes of interest."

"Great program, with many opportunities for career development, and living in Austin is a great experience."

"Over the course of the nearly three years I have been in the musicology PhD program at UT, I have witnessed the department undergo a number of changes. Unfortunately, the department as a whole suffers from funding issues - as most fine arts and music programs around the country do - as such, the musicology department often cannot afford to be as competitive as it should be, both in the offers it makes to incoming graduate students and in the pay rate/workload of professors. Having said that, the faculty is supportive of graduate students and willing to aid in any pursuit of educational opportunities or outside funding the graduate student may wish to seek. Classes are diverse and discussions are enlightening and stimulating. The program offers a joint musicology/ethnomusicology colloquium that is run by graduate students. There is also a student-run conference that has been offered every year for the past 14 years, which is a great opportunity for students to develop their administrative and fund-raising skills. PhD students start as teaching assistant the first semester they step foot on campus, and the UT graduate school offers many opportunities for TAs to participate in career-development, seminars, and classes on improving teaching skills. While it can be a struggle to find employment in musicology after graduation, UT graduates have fared relatively well, nearly all securing tenure-track or short-term teaching assignments, while others have chosen to follow non-academic paths. The surrounding environment of the school is quite nice and you can find graduate students from many different departments working in coffee shops or enjoying happy hour together at pubs near the campus. For a big city, Austin is relatively affordable and those who wish to work or gig around are able to do so. All in all, while the UT musicology program does suffer from the same funding problems as most schools in the US, graduate students are treated well and are generally happy throughout their tenure at the campus."

"I love the program and recommend it to anyone interested in educational psychology."

"Great location and staff. Professors and advisors are easily accessible. Great clinical experience is provided."

"Overall this program is put together rather well. All the faculty I have been in touch with help out as much as they can, but they also leave enough unsaid so you can learn from experience. The work-load seems reasonable if you are prepared to work for your degree. The location is a trade-off. By this I mean you are in a great city (Austin), but living expenses are on the rise and don't look like they will be dropping anytime soon. Plus finding a good apartment is hard since most management companies in Austin don't usually care about their tenants. Let me put it this way, I am here for my MA, but I definitely plan on staying here for my PhD."

"Overall, I am satisfied by the program and the network of the school."

"This is a very competitive program with professors who are extremely knowledgable and up to date on current events in pharmacy. You are within the city of Austin where there are many activities available both within and outside the college. Not all the professors are great with the technology, but they try, and there is an AMAZING technology team within the Pharmacy building who are there at a moments notice whenever something is not working correctly. Being within the city can be a pro or con depending on your preference. Workload is high, and not every assignment is academically worthwhile, but it does help teach people how to prioritize and multitask."

"There are many positive aspects about the Audiology program at UT Austin. The faculty members are great and truly care about the success of each student in the program. The program is small, as there are less that 15 students in the first-year class. In my opinion, this makes for a better learning environment. One of the only cons about the program at UT is that some of the audiological equipment in the on-campus clinic is outdated. However, the equipment will be updated in the near-future because of a large donation recently provided to the College of Communication."

"There are definitely a lot more pros than cons. One of the main cons about the program itself is that some of the equipment in the on-campus clinic is out of date. However, this will soon be updated. The professors that teach audiology courses are great and the information taught is always relevant. I am enjoying my time in the graduate program at UT Austin."