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.
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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).
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 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
- 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.