Bachelor’s Degrees in Fisheries Sciences
Education Levels of Fisheries Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 342 people earned their bachelor's degree in fisheries. This makes it the 237th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in fisheries is $33,314. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,334 and the high is $34,093.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in fisheries is $25,443. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,443 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,443.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $303.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in fisheries. About 55.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 188 |
| Women | 154 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fisheries bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 273 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 32 |
Most Popular Fisheries Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 18 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in fisheries. Learn more about the most popular 18 below:
Oregon State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for fisheries majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from Oregon State. Of these students, 55% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Oregon State University fisheries graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,314.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fisheries. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,389 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from UW - Stevens Point. About 35% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW - Stevens Point graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,314.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fisheries. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from Purdue. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Purdue University - Main Campus fisheries graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,314.
Lake Superior State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fisheries. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from Lake Superior State University. Of these students, 32% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fisheries at Lake Superior State University make a median salary of 33,314.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fisheries. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 70% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fisheries at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 33,314.
The 6th most popular school in the country for fisheries majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Rhode Island. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from URI. University of Rhode Island fisheries graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,314.
Northern Michigan University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fisheries. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,726 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from Northern Michigan University. Of these students, 38% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northern Michigan University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,314.
Humboldt State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fisheries. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from Humboldt State University. Of these students, 14% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Humboldt State University fisheries graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,314.
University of Idaho is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fisheries. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from U of I. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fisheries at University of Idaho make a median salary of 33,314.
SUNY Cobleskill comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fisheries. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from SUNY Cobleskill. Of these students, 11% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fisheries at SUNY Cobleskill make a median salary of 33,314.
The 11th most popular school in the country for fisheries majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from Paul Smith's College. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fisheries at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science make a median salary of 33,314.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fisheries. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from UMN Twin Cities. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fisheries at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 33,314.
Juniata College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fisheries. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,322 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in fisheries from Juniata. Juniata College fisheries graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,314.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fisheries that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 17,614 |
| Wildlife Management | 1,666 |
| Natural Resource Management | 1,427 |
| Forestry | 1,083 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 70 |
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
- Image Credit: By Ootahara under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.