"Achieving my PhD at Texas A&M was a dream come true, significantly impacting my career evolution. It expanded my knowledge in plant breeding principles, quantitative genetics, and molecular breeding. Starting as a research associate, I now lead the line breeding team for maize, rice, and millet in India and Thailand at Limagrain Thailand Co Ltd in Bangkok, driving technology adoption to ensure better genetic gains."

Dr. Vishal Madhukar Saitwal

"One of the key advantages of this programme was its alignment with the on-campus curriculum while allowing me to conduct essential projects remotely from my location in Türkiye. The academic staff was highly supportive, promptly assisting me whenever needed and ensuring that I could resolve challenges efficiently. Their dedication fostered a sense of belonging, and my campus visits (optional component of my programme) made me feel that I was part of an on-campus learning experience."

Anil Konan

"The Texas A&M distance PhD programme in Plant Breeding was a perfect fit for my professional goals and schedule. I was able to complete the coursework and research while maintaining my role as Master Distiller for TX Whiskey (Pernod Ricard). I now work on the investment side of the spirits industry with a Houston-based family office. This opportunity — and the company’s success — would not have been possible without my PhD."

Dr. Rob Arnold

Dr. Donn Cummings,
retired seed industry corn breeder

"Texas A&M leads in offering distance MS and PhDs in Plant Breeding, Agronomy and Soils. Remote students obtain advanced degrees in place while employed. Supporting organisations advance young scientists who pursue professional and educational goals simultaneously through relevant education, research and work experience."

Dr. Tabare Abadie,
retired Emeritus Distinguished Laureate from Corteva Agriscience

"Among the existing distance education programmes that I have specifically recommended are the ones offered by TAMU. They offer similar quality as other programmes, but with a lot more flexibility and a very competitive cost. I especially like the modularity of the programmes and the combination of certificates and degrees offered, which gives the students the possibility to tailor their programmes to fit their own needs."

Dr. Polly Longenberg,
USA Commercial Corn Breeder

“Texas A&M continues a tradition of high quality agricultural science education in an online format with their Plant Breeding, Agronomy, and Soil Science graduate programs.  Students from all over the world who wish to obtain an advanced degree while already working in industry can benefit greatly from the Texas A&M online degree offerings.  MS and PhD degrees from Texas A&M are highly respected both domestically and internationally as the institution continues to supply graduates to satisfy the demand for scientists ready to work in the international agricultural industry.”