Master’s Degrees in Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management
Education Levels of Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42 people earned their master's degree in fishing and fisheries sciences and management. This earns it the #697 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in fishing and fisheries sciences and management 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 Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for fishing and fisheries sciences and management students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in fishing and fisheries sciences and management. About 54.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fishing and fisheries sciences and management master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a master’s degree in fishing and fisheries sciences and management. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for fishing and fisheries sciences and management majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in fishing and fisheries sciences and management from UF. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for fishing and fisheries sciences and management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in fishing and fisheries sciences and management from Virginia Tech.
Oregon State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fishing and fisheries sciences and management. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in fishing and fisheries sciences and management from Oregon State.
The 4th most popular school in the country for fishing and fisheries sciences and management majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New England. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in fishing and fisheries sciences and management from UNE.
Iowa State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fishing and fisheries sciences and management. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in fishing and fisheries sciences and management from Iowa State.
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*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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