Fisheries Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Fisheries Sciences.
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Education Levels of Fisheries Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 407 students 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 | 38 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 245 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 106 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Fisheries Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Fisheries Sciences of $41,194 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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.
Most Popular Fisheries Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 29 colleges that offer a master’s 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 master's degree. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's 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 Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's 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 Alaska Southeast comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's 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.
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Michigan University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 17 master's 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.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellingham Technical College is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's 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.
Mt Hood Community College is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's 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.
Coastal Pines Technical College is a popular choice for Fisheries Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Fisheries Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fisheries Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fisheries Sciences. This school awarded 3 master's 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.
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 master’s 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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