Master’s Degrees in Fisheries Sciences
Featured Fisheries Sciences Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
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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.
BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Fisheries Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42 people earned their master's degree in fisheries. This earns it the #274 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in fisheries at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate | 31 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Fisheries Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in fisheries is $53,216. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $53,216 to a high of $53,216.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for fisheries majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in fisheries. About 54.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fisheries master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Fisheries Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a master’s degree in fisheries. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for fisheries majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in fisheries from UF. About 57% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,216.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for fisheries majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in fisheries from Oregon State. Oregon State University fisheries graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,216.
Virginia Tech is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fisheries. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in fisheries from Virginia Tech. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,216.
Iowa State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fisheries. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in fisheries from Iowa State. Iowa State University fisheries graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,216.
University of New England comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fisheries. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in fisheries from UNE. Those who complete their master's degree in fisheries at University of New England make a median salary of 53,216.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to fisheries that offer master’s degrees.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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