Aquaculture Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Aquaculture is offered at 17 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Aquaculture. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 27.6% of Aquaculture graduates were international students.
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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 | 12 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 47 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 52 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Aquaculture Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Aquaculture. About 51.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Aquaculture graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 55.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 6.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 8 | 27.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 27.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Aquaculture Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Aquaculture. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Aquaculture students seeking a master's degree is Auburn University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master'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.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Aquaculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carteret Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aquaculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master'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.
Kentucky State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New England comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 6 master'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.
SUNY Morrisville is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master'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 is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aquaculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master'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.
College of Southern Idaho is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Roger Williams University is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Aquaculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indian River State College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Aquaculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master'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 Maine comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aquaculture. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Aquaculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Aquaculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Aquaculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Aquaculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master'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.
Eastern Wyoming College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 master's degree. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master’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
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