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Fisheries Sciences at Northern Michigan University

Fisheries Sciences at Northern Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Fisheries Sciences, take a look at what Northern Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northern Michigan University sits in Marquette, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 17 fisheries sciences degrees were awarded at Northern Michigan University.

Studying Online at Northern Michigan University

Online coursework is an option at Northern Michigan University. Among 7,409 students, 967 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Fisheries Sciences Rankings at Northern Michigan University

Use these rankings to compare Northern Michigan University’s Fisheries Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #2 of 2
Best Value Michigan #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #5 of 5
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #5 of 5
Best Value Nationwide #9 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #14 of 14

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Fisheries Sciences graduates from Northern Michigan University comes in at $26,875.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Fisheries Sciences graduates at Northern Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Fisheries Sciences graduates at Northern Michigan University are 41% women (7) and 59% men (10).

Fisheries Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Northern Michigan University

Of the 17 bachelor’s fisheries sciences degrees awarded at Northern Michigan University, 41% were women (7) and 59% were men (10).

Northern Michigan University gender breakdown of Fisheries Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fisheries Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fisheries Sciences majors at Northern Michigan University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Fisheries Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Michigan University, 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 Northern Michigan University

The Fisheries Sciences program at Northern Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Fishery Management 17

Best-Paid Careers for Fisheries Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Fisheries Sciences program at Northern Michigan University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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

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