2023 Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Fisheries Sciences School for You
Fisheries Sciences is the #283 most popular major in the country with 483 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in the New England Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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Featured Fisheries Sciences Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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2023 Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in the New England Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for fisheries majors pursuing a .
Top New England Region Schools in Fisheries Sciences
Our analysis found University of New England to be the best school for fisheries sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the New England Region . UNE is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Biddeford.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Rhode Island is a great place for fisheries sciences students. Located in the suburb of Kingston, URI is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Fisheries Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best fisheries sciences schools for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Maine | 4 |
| Rhode Island | 14 |
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Fisheries Sciences Related Rankings by Major
One of 5 majors within the area of study, fisheries sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Fisheries
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 22,254 |
| Natural Resource Management | 2,933 |
| Wildlife Management | 2,449 |
| Forestry | 2,233 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 151 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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