Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.

Avg Earnings (4yr)
$34,450
Median Earnings
$48,077
Schools Offering
11
ROI Grade
C

Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)

25th: $44,090Median: $48,07775th: $48,348

Best Schools for Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management by Earnings

#School4yr Earnings
1University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
WI · Public
$52,424
2California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
CA · Public
$50,525
3University of Rhode Island
RI · Public
$48,348
4Oregon State University
OR · Public
$48,077
5Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
OR · Public
$48,077
6Texas A&M University-College Station
TX · Public
$47,918
7Lake Superior State University
MI · Public
$44,090
8University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MN · Public
$41,934
9Purdue University-Main Campus
IN · Public
$40,053
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Is Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management Worth It?

Proceed With a Plan

Be honest with yourself about the money on Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management. At an average $34,450 four years out, the payback can be long, especially at a pricey school. That doesn't make the field a mistake - it means the cost side has to be managed tightly, so lean toward low debt.

This is a more specialized field, offered at 11 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.

The top earner here is University of Rhode Island, where graduates pull $48,348 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.

Earnings data represents median earnings 4 years after graduation for graduates of bachelor's programs, as reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Individual outcomes vary significantly based on career path, location, and other factors.