Aquaculture
STEM •
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
What is it about?
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.
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Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
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Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 14 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 2 students.
O's Insights on Aquaculture
- Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
- 96% of graduates come from public universities.
