Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Offered at 35 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 5 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 15 | $39,669 | $49,649 | $22,339 |
| Master's | 5 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 4 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | NY | — | $46,067 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | WI | $40,837 | $54,120 | $23,179 |
| 2 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | — | $50,768 | — |
| 3 | Oregon State University | OR | $39,669 | $50,053 | $32,687 |
| 4 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | OR | $39,669 | $50,053 | $32,687 |
| 5 | University of Idaho | ID | — | $49,649 | — |
| 6 | Lake Superior State University | MI | $39,894 | $49,077 | $21,500 |
| 7 | Texas A&M University-College Station | TX | $32,373 | $47,260 | $21,500 |
| 8 | Purdue University-Main Campus | IN | $33,684 | $44,739 | $17,791 |
| 9 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | CA | — | $41,849 | — |
| 10 | Northern Michigan University | MI | $34,716 | — | $27,250 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida | FL | $52,526 | $73,335 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do fishing and fisheries sciences and management graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in fishing and fisheries sciences and management reports median earnings of $39,669. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
