Is Texas State University Good? (Houston, Dallas: job market, buying, to live)

[TexanWest]

I gotta say that you folks have been great in offering me advice. I think we all forget that Texas has many good schools, and that's made it harder for me to make my choice. Some folks have mentioned Texas A&M and UT-Austin, and they were the first places I looked at, but they don't really want admit people into their undergrad. programs who already have degrees (they even say so on their websites). Right now, I have a BA and master's in English, so that leaves me out. Even U-Houston has the same policy in their business program.

Texas State looked good because if its close proximity to Austin and San Antonio. UT-Dallas also looked good, not only because of its location, but because its seems to get very high marks. I've also looked at Texas Tech's energy commerce program, but I was hoping to work at least part-time while going to school, and I don't know if there are a lot of employers in that area (I'm just trying to keep my debt load at an absolute minimum).

[jread]

I spent a few years at Texas State before getting completely fed up with the place. It is a beautiful campus and San Marcos is a great town, but it really is sub-par academically. I ended up at St. Edward's University here in Austin which turned out to be the best experience of my academic career. So, if you do want to be in South Austin and get a top-notch, highly personal education, you should definitely look into St. Ed's. It's going to cost you, though.

[cwh]

Originally Posted by jread

I spent a few years at Texas State before getting completely fed up with the place. It is a beautiful campus and San Marcos is a great town, but it really is sub-par academically. I ended up at St. Edward's University here in Austin which turned out to be the best experience of my academic career. So, if you do want to be in South Austin and get a top-notch, highly personal education, you should definitely look into St. Ed's. It's going to cost you, though.

When did you attend Texas State and what did you find to be sub-par?

[clarient]

I just graduated from Texas State and have to take issue with all the negative comments about Texas State. The majority of those who describe Texas State as a party school have never been here and don't know the student body or the school.

That reputation is undeserved and it's a shame that it still lingers. You can expect that any school, in any part of the world, is going to have it's fair share of party-goers. I went to Texas Christian University for a year before transferring to Texas State, and was exposed to a more prolific and energetic party scene than anything I've come across in San Marcos.

The Business School here has taken quite a shot in the arm over the past few years. They've completed the new Business building and it's top notch and very impressive. I know that the administration is almost obsessively dedicated with improving our image and have seen every aspect of this school grow by leaps and bounds.

As for the town, the cost of living here is pretty inexpensive and it's not hard to find good housing. You could easily get an upscale apartment with plenty of amenties, or find an older established complex for less. There are also a ton of local businesses with great reputations and plenty of ways to keep busy. It's a fun and vibrant city.

I know for a fact that Texas State is on it's way to becoming a powerhouse of a University in the same manner as other big Texas schools - right now they are still struggling to shake off the old mantle of 'party school' and prove their worth to all the skeptics. Unfortunately there are still uninformed individuals who are quick to judge a place they have never seen or experienced. You should visit and see for yourself that an education from TxState would be something to be proud of.

[txstate]

Graduated from T-State, enjoyed, loved it, got a job doing well.

[jimboburnsy]

Originally Posted by tstone

I read that period after the "etc" to end one sentence describing where they interviewed from. "Texas State" began another.

Supermac, please clarify.

I read it the same. Please utilize the semicolon to avoid further confusion. Thanks.

[Alatex]

I know that my brother and the people he works with in engineering and science are very proud of the direction of Texas State. They've seen the "name" schools," and in some cases worked at them, yet they are drawn to Texas State, because they believe in the commitment to building their program the right way.

I wasn't familiar with Texas State before last year, but I certainly like what I've seen of it when visiting, too.

[PigsWalkUpright]

First let me say that I have hired many people throughout the years and the "name" of the school they attended makes little to no difference. I've had bosses who were UT-A alums who might give a little more attention to their buddies but eventually it comes down to who can get the job done. If someone is so obtuse to only choose from certain schools they are on the road of failure.

Second, what college isn't a party school? Have you taken a look at Facebook lately? Its rampant.

[killer2021]

When comparing price vs quality it is a great bang for your buck school.

[holditdown]

It is not a party school. I has two natioanally ranked programs in its geography and education departments. Their business school is gaining a lot of national recognition. You are required to have a 3.0 to get in the school of business and my in major, international business,you need to have a 3.0 to graduate. That doesnt sound to shabby. It was one of the top party schools more than 15 years ago. Things have changed since then. Yes it is between two cities but UT is already in austin. UT is always at the top of the list of party schools but their reputation doesnt change. UT and A&M have their reputations to help them out. I have had professors who have worked at NYU, Oxford, Standford, Colorodo, and Clemson, etc. How can you honestly mearsure which school is better than another when you have professors that have taught at prestigious universities? Bottom line, these are all PH.D instructors that now what they are talking about. Unfortunetly, some schools are recognized because of the money they draw in through their athletic programs. By the way guys, EVERY COLLEGE CAMPUS IS A PARTY SCHOOL!!! When you have young boys and girls mixed with alcohol, you are going to get some parties