Master’s Degrees in Aquaculture
Education Levels of Aquaculture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28 people earned their master's degree in aquaculture. This makes it the 870th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in aquaculture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 73 |
| Master’s Degree | 28 |
| Basic Certificate | 21 |
| Associate Degree | 12 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Aquaculture Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in aquaculture. About 53.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of aquaculture master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Aquaculture Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a master’s degree in aquaculture. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
The most popular school in the United States for aquaculture students seekinga master's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in aquaculture from Auburn. Of these students, 38% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in aquaculture. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in aquaculture from UAPB. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in aquaculture. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in aquaculture from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kentucky State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in aquaculture. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,088 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,494 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in aquaculture from KY State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for aquaculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in aquaculture from UMaine.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to aquaculture that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Agriculture | 105 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 9 |
| Equine Science & Management | 2 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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