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continue over the next two years. “We [had] 71 this year, and if we keep the momentum going, we will get there,” Mandayam said. Although the university met its rst metric to be granted an R1 designation, the university will need to continue investing in its new and existing doctorate programs.
degrees each year over three consecutive years, Mandayam said. Texas State met the $50 million marker in 2016 and continues to increase its research expenses, with $160 million invested in 2024. The 2024 reporting period was also the rst year the university awarded over 70 doctoral degrees—a milestone university o cials say will need to
University faculty members receive grants from either the state, federal or private industry to fund research with undergraduate and graduate students. Researchers look to solve problems that are of interest to society, Mandayam said. To receive an R1 designation, universities must have at least $50 million in research expenses and graduate an average of 70 doctoral
Research expenses and doctoral degrees awarded since 2015
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The R1 designation requires universities to spend $50 million or more on research annually.
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New Ph.D. programs in Fall 2025
Pending approval
The outlook
Ph.D. in electrical engineering Ph.D. in nursing practice Ph.D. in kinesiology Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction Ph.D. in mechanical and manufacturing engineering Ph.D. in engineering management Ph.D. in construction management Doctorate of Business Administration
Ph.D. in civil engineering Ph.D. in integrated molecular and biophysical chemistry Ph.D. in mathematics
Mandayam said the university has invested $18 million in existing Ph.D. programs through scholarships, stipends and assistantships for Ph.D. candidates. Texas State has also invested $50 million in new Ph.D. programs—which will double the amount o ered over the next year.
There are 13 pre-existing doctoral programs at Texas State.
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