UT informatics vs A&M Eng

Schools: UT Austin vs Texas A&M

Intended major:

UT: Informatics (with possible CS minor)

A&M: General Engineering (aiming for Computer Engineering or related)

Similarities:

Both strong Texas schools with great recruiting, solid tech outcomes, big alumni networks, and strong opportunities in engineering/tech. Both can lead to top tech jobs with the right effort.

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Costs:

UT COA: ~35k/year

A&M COA: ~30–35k/year

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UT Austin (Informatics)

School 1 Pros:

• Located in Austin (major tech hub, strong internship opportunities)

• Flexible major (can combine tech, data, UX, etc.)

• Ability to add CS minor or programming certificate

• Strong recruiting from tech companies and startups

• Good environment for networking and building side projects

School 1 Cons:

• Less rigorous than CE by default

• Requires self-motivation to build strong coding/technical skills

• Less structured academic path

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Texas A&M (Engineering)

School 2 Pros:

• Structured and rigorous engineering curriculum

• Opportunity to get into CE or related majors

• Strong problem-solving and technical foundation

• Large career fairs and strong recruiting pipeline

• More built-in technical depth

School 2 Cons:

• ETAM system (not guaranteed CE major)

• Fewer tech opportunities during the school year due to location

• Less flexibility compared to Informatics

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Tiebreaking considerations:

N/A