Associate Degrees in Fisheries Sciences
Education Levels of Fisheries Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 41 people earned their associate degree in fisheries. This makes it the 211th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in fisheries at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 342 |
| Master’s Degree | 42 |
| Associate Degree | 41 |
| Basic Certificate | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 31 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Fisheries Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for fisheries majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for fisheries students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in fisheries. About 58.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fisheries associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Fisheries Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer an associate degree in fisheries. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
The most popular school in the United States for fisheries students seekingan associate degree is Mt. Hood Community College. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in fisheries from MHCC. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
SUNY Cobleskill is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fisheries. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in fisheries from SUNY Cobleskill. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Bellingham Technical College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fisheries. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in fisheries from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hocking College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fisheries. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in fisheries from Hocking Technical College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Alaska Southeast is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fisheries. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,224 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in fisheries from UAS.
Other Related Fisheries Sciences Programs
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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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