2023 Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Fisheries Sciences School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, fisheries sciences was ranked #283 in the country. In fact 483 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the fisheries programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Plains States Region Schools in Fisheries Sciences
Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the best school for fisheries sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, fisheries graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $22,673 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $294.
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Request InformationBest Fisheries Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best fisheries sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Minnesota | 1 |
Iowa | 4 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Fisheries
Fisheries Sciences is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Fisheries
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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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