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Major · Natural Resources and Conservation

Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the husbandry and production of non-domesticated fish and shellfish populations for recreational and commercial purposes and the management of fishing and marine/aquatic product processing to ensure adequate conservation and efficient utilization. Includes instruction in the principles of marine/aquatic biology, freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, water resources, fishing production operations and management, fishing policy and regulation, and the management of recreational and commercial fishing activities.

Schools offering
22
Annual completions
279
Typical degree level
Associate's + Bachelor's
Median earnings (5yr)
$47k

About this major

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the husbandry and production of non-domesticated fish and shellfish populations for recreational and commercial purposes and the management of fishing and marine/aquatic product processing to ensure adequate conservation and efficient utilization. Includes instruction in the principles of marine/aquatic biology, freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, water resources, fishing production operations and management, fishing policy and regulation, and the management of recreational and commercial fishing activities.

Section 3 · Careers

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
First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers $59k +2.5% High school diploma or equivalent
Fishing and hunting workers — -4.6% No formal educational credential
Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Median 5-year earnings

$47k

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.

College Location Assoc. Bach. Total
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN 0 52 52
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI 0 45 45
Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 0 41 41
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY 12 9 21
Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI 0 17 17
Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI 0 16 16
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA 0 16 16
University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 0 13 13
Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX 0 12 12
University of Idaho Moscow, ID 0 11 11
Section 7 · Explore sideways

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Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers, Fishing and hunting workers.
Is a Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
Both credentials exist. The associate's is typically faster and cheaper; the bachelor's unlocks higher-earning roles. See our earnings table above.
How many colleges offer Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management?
22 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 279 students a year combined.