Fisheries Sciences at University of Rhode Island
If you plan to study Fisheries Sciences, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Rhode Island sits in Kingston, RI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 fisheries sciences degrees were awarded at University of Rhode Island.
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Studying Online at University of Rhode Island
Many students take online classes at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Fisheries Sciences Rankings at University of Rhode Island
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rhode Island’s Fisheries Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 14 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Fisheries Sciences graduates at University of Rhode Island, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Fisheries Sciences graduates at University of Rhode Island are 47% women (8) and 53% men (9).
Fisheries Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island
Among the 13 bachelor’s fisheries sciences degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 38% were women (5) and 62% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fisheries Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 8% of Fisheries Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, lower 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 University of Rhode Island
This Fisheries Sciences program at University of Rhode Island breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fishery Management | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fisheries Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Fisheries Sciences program at University of Rhode Island pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Fisheries Sciences majors, 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
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