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Texas A&M University-Kingsville is accredited to award bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, offering 56 bachelor’s degrees in 52 fields of study and 61 graduate degrees in 39 areas. This prestigious university also has programs not available at many other colleges and universities, such as Industrial Technology, Wildlife Sciences, and Communication Sciences and Disorders. The main campus consists of approximately 250 acres and more than 80 buildings. With a student/faculty ratio of 16:1, students receive personalized attention in an intellectually challenging environment. The University is committed to its mission of teaching, research and service in South Texas for the advancement of knowledge and regional development. Please contact them at 361-593-2111 for more information.

The Texas A&M Health Science Center recently added the Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, which is located on the Texas A&M University-Kingsville campus. This pharmacy school was created in response to the shortage of pharmacists in the border region. The College of Pharmacy’s curriculum is designed to provide students with the foundation to be a general practitioner who possesses the core knowledge and skills needed to provide pharmaceutical care.

Coastal Bend College is a comprehensive, public community college that offers technical certificate and degree programs in accounting, child development, computer information technology, cosmetology, electronic servicing, general office management, Medical Coding Specialist, law enforcement, office automation technology and vocational nursing. Also available are the academic courses to support Associate Degree programs as well as the CORE transfer. It is a student-centered institution committed to supporting creativity, encouraging professional development and promoting excellence in all areas. Please contact them at 361-592-1615 for more information.