2026 Best Value Fishing Fisheries Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools

#1

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

For return on investment, no school beat Hocking College this year in the United States. Hocking College is a public school based in Nelsonville, OH. Students from in state pay about $5,646 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,290. Students borrow a median of $16,535 to complete their Fishing Fisheries Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $37,791 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Hocking College

#2

Oregon State University

A rank of #2 makes Oregon State University one of the best values in the United States. Read the full report on Oregon State University

#3

University Of Florida

A rank of #3 makes University Of Florida one of the best values in the United States. More on University Of Florida

#4

Lake Superior State University

Lake Superior State University came in at #4 on this year's best-value Fishing Fisheries Sciences ranking in the United States. Get the full Lake Superior State University report

#5

Grand Valley State University

You'll get strong value at Grand Valley State University, which ranked #5 this year. Read more about Grand Valley State University

#6

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Fishing Fisheries Sciences schools. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

#7

University Of New England

University Of New England ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Fishing Fisheries Sciences schools. More on University Of New England

#8

University Of Maryland Eastern Shore

University Of Maryland Eastern Shore ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Fishing Fisheries Sciences schools. More on University Of Maryland Eastern Shore

#9

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Fishing Fisheries Sciences schools. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#10

Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Northern Michigan University

#11

Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill

Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Read more about Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill

#12

Coastal Pines Technical College

Coastal Pines Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. See the full Coastal Pines Technical College profile

#13

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #13 among the best-value Fishing Fisheries Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report

#14

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point profile

#15

Boise State University

Boise State University landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Boise State University

#16

Iowa State University

Iowa State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Fishing Fisheries Sciences schools. Get the full Iowa State University report

#17

University Of Idaho

University Of Idaho placed #17 among the best-value Fishing Fisheries Sciences schools in the United States. More on University Of Idaho

#18

Juniata College

Juniata College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Fishing Fisheries Sciences schools. Read more about Juniata College

#19

Texas A And M University College Station

Texas A And M University College Station offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. More on Texas A And M University College Station

#20

University Of Rio Grande

University Of Rio Grande ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Fishing Fisheries Sciences schools. Read the full report on University Of Rio Grande

#21

Purdue University Main Campus

Purdue University Main Campus landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Purdue University Main Campus

#22

Mt Hood Community College

Mt Hood Community College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Mt Hood Community College profile

#23

University Of Rhode Island

University Of Rhode Island offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. More on University Of Rhode Island

#24

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Get the full Bellingham Technical College report

#25

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University placed #25 among the best-value Fishing Fisheries Sciences schools in the United States. More on Eastern Michigan University

#26

Humboldt State University

Humboldt State University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Fishing Fisheries Sciences schools. Read more about Humboldt State University

#27

Paul Smiths College Of Arts And Science

Paul Smiths College Of Arts And Science came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Paul Smiths College Of Arts And Science report

#28

University Of Alaska Southeast

University Of Alaska Southeast offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Read more about University Of Alaska Southeast

#29

Delaware State University

Delaware State University landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Delaware State University report