Master’s Degrees in Fisheries Sciences
Education Levels of Fisheries Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42 people earned their master's degree in fisheries. This makes it the 274th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in fisheries is $53,216. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $53,216 and the high is $53,216.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for fisheries students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in fisheries. About 54.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fisheries 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 Fisheries Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a master’s degree in fisheries. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
The most popular school in the United States for fisheries students seekinga master's degree is University of Florida. 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 fisheries from UF. Of these students, 57% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in fisheries at University of Florida make a median salary of 53,216.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for fisheries 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 fisheries from Virginia Tech. Those who complete their master's degree in fisheries at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 53,216.
Oregon State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fisheries. 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 fisheries from Oregon State. Data shows that Oregon State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,216.
University of New England is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fisheries. 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 fisheries from UNE. University of New England fisheries graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,216.
The 4th most popular school in the country for fisheries majors who are seeking their master's degree is Iowa State University. 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 fisheries from Iowa State. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,216.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fisheries that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3,728 |
| Natural Resource Management | 1,046 |
| Forestry | 329 |
| Wildlife Management | 228 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 26 |
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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