Fisheries Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Fisheries Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about11% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.2% of Fisheries Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Fisheries Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 407 students earned theirFisheries Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Fisheries Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 38 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 245 |
| Master’s Degree | 106 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 9 |
Earnings of Fisheries Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Fisheries Sciences of $41,194 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,186 |
| 4 years | $41,194 |
| 5 years | $48,316 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Fisheries Sciences students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Fisheries Sciences. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Fisheries Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 66.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 11.1% |
| International Students | 2 | 22.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Fisheries Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 29 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Fisheries Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Fisheries Sciences students seeking a doctor's degree is Oregon State University. This school awarded 72 doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 33 doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Southeast is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Michigan University is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. 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 Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Idaho is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hocking College is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellingham Technical College is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt Hood Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Coastal Pines Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Juniata College is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fisheries Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 407 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Fisheries Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 23,853 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 3,090 |
| Forestry | 2,460 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 2,419 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 132 |
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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