Research

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a unique and vibrant research environment for faculty and students. Meaningful research experiences provide an important learning tool for students and contribute significantly to the scholarly advancement of our faculty. By encouraging students to work alongside faculty in conducting projects, we are preparing the next generation of researchers and scholars for Texas and the nation.

We are proud of the research being conducted by our faculty and students in collaboration with business and industry, governmental agencies and other universities. Our scholars are making significant contributions in many important areas, including biomedical sciences, agriculture and wildlife management and environmental concerns.

Since 1985, the number of doctoral programs offered at Texas A&M-Kingsville has grown, as has the number of graduates of these programs. Texas A&M-Kingsville offers seven doctoral degrees: Bilingual Education, Educational Human Resource Development (cooperative program with Texas A&M University), Educational Leadership, Environmental Engineering, Hispanic Studies, Horticulture (cooperative program with Texas A&M University) and Wildlife Science.

We also offer a wide array of master’s degree programs, and these programs also provide opportunities for student research. We are particularly proud to offer the chance for meaningful hands- on research to our undergraduate as well as our graduate students. We believe these experiences enhance their learning and prepare them for future study and/or careers.

External funding to support the research being conducted on our campus has increased, and so has the quality of that research. As a result, Texas A&M-Kingsville has been designated a Doctoral Research Intensive University in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It is the second highest category possible as determined by researchers at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

In order to receive the classification, universities must offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs and demonstrate a commitment to graduate education through the doctorate. In addition, universities must award at least 10 doctoral degrees per year across three or more disciplines or at least 20 doctoral degrees per year overall.