Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
STEM •
Natural Resources And Conservation
What is it about?
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.
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Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 30 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 5 students.
O's Insights on Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
- Major has been stable in popularity over the last 15 years.
- 97% of graduates come from public universities.
