Aquaculture Doctor’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Aquaculture. This degree is more popular with male students, and about9% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 36.4% of Aquaculture graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Aquaculture Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 127 degrees were awarded toAquaculture 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 | 12 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 47 |
| Master’s Degree | 52 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 11 |
Earnings of Aquaculture Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Aquaculture of $41,174 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 54.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Aquaculture graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 54.5% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 9.1% |
| International Students | 4 | 36.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 36.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Aquaculture Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges that offer a doctor’s 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 34 doctor's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 31 doctor's 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.
Carteret Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 18 doctor's 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.
Kentucky State University is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Morrisville is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's 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.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aquaculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's 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 Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's 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.
College of Southern Idaho comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aquaculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Aquaculture from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aquaculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Aquaculture from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's 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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aquaculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Aquaculture from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Aquaculture. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Superior State University is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The College of the Florida Keys is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their doctor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Aquaculture that also offer doctor’s 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.