Fisheries Sciences Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences is offered at 22 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and11% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Fisheries Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 407 degrees were awarded toFisheries Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Fisheries Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 38 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 245 |
| Master’s Degree | 106 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Fisheries Sciences Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences of $41,194 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,186 |
| 4 years | $41,194 |
| 5 years | $48,316 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 55.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Fisheries Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 88.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 11.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Fisheries Sciences Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 29 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Fisheries Sciences students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Oregon State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 54 undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 33 undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Southeast comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 28 undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 21 undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Michigan University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 17 undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 16 undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Superior State University is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Idaho is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hocking College is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellingham Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt Hood Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Coastal Pines Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Juniata College is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fisheries Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 407 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Fisheries Sciences that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 23,853 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 3,090 |
| Forestry | 2,460 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 2,419 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 132 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.