Aquaculture Associate Degrees
There are 17 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Aquaculture. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Aquaculture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 127 people earned theirAquaculture majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Aquaculture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 12 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 47 |
| Master’s Degree | 52 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Aquaculture Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Aquaculture of $41,174 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,195 |
| 4 years | $41,174 |
| 5 years | $47,624 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Aquaculture students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Aquaculture. About 58.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Aquaculture graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 75.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 25.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Aquaculture Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 22 colleges that offer a associate degree in Aquaculture. Learn more about the most popular below:
Auburn University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Aquaculture majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carteret Community College is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in Aquaculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kentucky State University is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aquaculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Aquaculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New England comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 6 associate degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Morrisville is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 4 associate degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 4 associate degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 4 associate degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Southern Idaho is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in Aquaculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Roger Williams University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 2 associate degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 1 associate degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indian River State College is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in Aquaculture from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in Aquaculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aquaculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in Aquaculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in Aquaculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 1 associate degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Wyoming College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aquaculture. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Superior State University is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their associate degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of the Florida Keys is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their associate degree. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Aquaculture that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | 841 |
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 820 |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 769 |
| Crop Production | 516 |
| Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management | 458 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.