Major Overview for Aquaculture

Colleges Browse Majors Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences Aquaculture

Overview for 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. Careers for Aquaculture Majors A major in Aquaculture is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary - $77,770 Farmers and Ranchers - $49,140 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals - $22,920 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Aquacultural Workers

Top 6 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Aquaculture among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Unity College Unity, ME	9 (7.3%)
		University of New England Biddeford, ME	2 (0.7%)
		Clemson University Clemson, SC	14 (0.5%)
	Free College Scholarship's $10,000 Drawing Next Deadline: February 20
		Auburn University Main Campus Auburn University, AL	7 (0.2%)
		University of Maine Orono, ME	3 (0.2%)
		Texas A & M University College Station, TX	6 (0.1%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.