College Scholarship Search College Search Career Exploration College Admissions Articles Financial Aid and Student Loan Calculators Compare Student Loans
Username Password
Search:

Overview for 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.

Careers for Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management Majors

A major in Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

Top 1 Alaska Colleges with the highest percentage of Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
 6
(1.4%)
Less Selective$14,130 
1
If you have registered as a Student on College Toolkit, the tuition is in-state, if applicable. Otherwise, tuition values are for out-of-state students.

Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.