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Fisheries Sciences Schools in Virginia

12 students earned Fisheries degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Fisheries Sciences major is the 149th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Fisheries Sciences Majors in Virginia

Fisheries majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a fisheries major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of fisheries majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Fisheries Sciences Grads in Virginia

There are 890 people in the state and 27,840 people in the nation working in fisheries jobs.

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Wages for Fisheries Sciences Jobs in Virginia

Fisheries grads earn an average of $50,750 in the state and $50,790 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,301. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average.

Fisheries Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers fisheries majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to fisheries.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Natural Resource Management 131
Natural Resources Conservation 89
Forestry 20

View all majors related to Fisheries Sciences

View Nationwide Fisheries Sciences Report

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