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TJC continues to create unique opportunities for students through innovative partnerships with universities across the state.
Last summer, Texas A&M University and TJC launched the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at TJC and enrolled the first cohort of students in Fall 2023.
This co-enrollment partnership was developed to address the state’s growing need for engineers. Qualified students were admitted to the Texas A&M College of Engineering and will complete their first two years of coursework at TJC and finish their degrees in College Station.
“As we continue to work with our outstanding community college partners across the state offering students a unique path to earn an engineering degree from Texas A&M University, we welcome Tyler Junior College to the Engineering Academy program,” said Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp. “These students will have the opportunity to start their college career closer to home while being a part of one of the best engineering schools in the country.”
In Texas, the projected need for engineers in the workforce is 51,000 by 2028. To meet this need, universities and two-year colleges must work together to bridge the gap and attract and retain students who are interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) fields.
Texas A&M President Dr. M. Katherine Banks said, “Not only does this program provide invaluable educational opportunities, but it also offers substantial financial benefits, with students saving an estimated $4,100 in tuition and fees each semester. The Texas A&M Engineering Academy program truly embodies innovation, affordability, and excellence in engineering education.”
Students in the Engineering Academy have the unique opportunity to enroll in engineering courses taught by Texas A&M faculty on the TJC central campus.
“We believe wholeheartedly in authentic partnerships, as it is a key pillar of our strategic plan,” said Dr. Juan E. Mejia, TJC president and CEO. “Texas A&M University approached the College and laid out an innovative approach to this seamless pathway between our institutions — and in a high-demand field. This partnership will create even more success stories for our hard-working, deserving students, right here at home.”
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