Fisheries Sciences Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Fisheries Sciences is offered at 22 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Fisheries Sciences.
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Education Levels of Fisheries Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 407 people earned theirFisheries 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 | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 38 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 245 |
| Master’s Degree | 106 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Fisheries Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Fisheries Sciences students with their associate degree.
Most Popular Fisheries Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 29 colleges that offer a associate degree in Fisheries Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Oregon State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 54 associate degrees 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 Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 45 associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 33 associate degrees 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 Alaska Southeast is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 28 associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree 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 associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Michigan University is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree 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 Rhode Island is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Superior State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree 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 associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 14 associate degrees 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 Idaho comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hocking College is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree 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 associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt Hood Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Coastal Pines Technical College is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Juniata College is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 4 associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 3 associate degrees 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.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fisheries Sciences Majors to Study
| 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 associate degrees.
| 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
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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