Master’s Degrees in Fisheries Sciences
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Education Levels of Fisheries Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students 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 |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 56 |
| Master’s Degree | 41 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Fisheries Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in fisheries is $42,451. 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 $40,507 to a high of $44,396.
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 58.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fisheries master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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. The fisheries program at University of Florida awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Virginia Tech is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fisheries. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The fisheries program at Virginia Tech awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in fisheries from Oregon State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $38,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,778 per year. The fisheries program at University of New England awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The fisheries program at Iowa State University awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fisheries that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3,136 |
| Natural Resource Management | 826 |
| Forestry | 302 |
| Wildlife Management | 200 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 16 |
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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