Aquaculture
A program that prepares individuals to select, culture, propagate, harvest, and market domesticated fish, shellfish, and marine plants, both freshwater and saltwater. Includes instruction in the basic principles of aquatic and marine biology; health and nutrition of aquatic and marine life; design and operation of fish farms, breeding facilities, culture beds, and related enterprises; and related issues of safety, applicable regulations, logistics, and supply.
- Schools offering
- 12
- Annual completions
- 59
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $49k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to select, culture, propagate, harvest, and market domesticated fish, shellfish, and marine plants, both freshwater and saltwater. Includes instruction in the basic principles of aquatic and marine biology; health and nutrition of aquatic and marine life; design and operation of fish farms, breeding facilities, culture beds, and related enterprises; and related issues of safety, applicable regulations, logistics, and supply.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $88k | -1.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers | $59k | +2.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$49k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$43k
Bachelor's
$56k
Top colleges for Aquaculture
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | 0 | 31 | 31 |
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| SUNY Morrisville | Morrisville, NY | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Carteret Community College | Morehead City, NC | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Hillsborough Community College | Tampa, FL | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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