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
- 21
- Annual completions
- 283
- 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.
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 |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$47k
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 | 47 | 47 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI | 0 | 44 | 44 |
| Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie, MI | 0 | 29 | 29 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station, TX | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | Cobleskill, NY | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham, WA | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | Arcata, CA | 0 | 12 | 12 |
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