Fisheries Sciences at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fisheries Sciences, you may want to check out the program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is in Arcata, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 fisheries sciences graduations were recorded at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Distance learning is available at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Of 6,237 students, 548 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,932 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Fisheries Sciences Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Use these rankings to compare California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Fisheries Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | California | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 14 |
Earnings for Fisheries Sciences Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Those who finish California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Fisheries Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,135 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $30,695 |
| 4 years | $39,212 |
| 5 years | $46,874 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Fisheries Sciences graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt report median earnings of $39,212, compared with $44,237 for all California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Fisheries Sciences graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Fisheries Sciences graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt are 38% women (6) and 62% men (10).
Fisheries Sciences Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Among the 16 bachelor’s fisheries sciences degrees awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, 38% were women (6) and 62% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fisheries Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Fisheries Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, higher than the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fisheries Sciences Concentrations at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
The Fisheries Sciences program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fishery Management | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fisheries Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Fisheries Sciences program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Fisheries Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Fishing and Hunting Workers | $51,869 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.