by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Lake Superior State University ranks in comparison to other schools with fisheries programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lake Superior State University was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for fisheries list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fisheries Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Fisheries Sciences Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lake Superior State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in fisheries sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Fisheries majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lake Superior State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,729 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,314 for all fisheries bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lake Superior State University was $582 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,968 | $13,968 |
| Fees | $298 | $298 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,207 | $11,207 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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Of the 26 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from Lake Superior State University in 2021-2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Superior State University with a bachelor's in fisheries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Lake Superior State University fisheries bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lake Superior State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fisheries majors at Lake Superior State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 11 |
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