by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Northern Michigan University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fisheries.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for fisheries list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fisheries Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Fisheries Sciences Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in fisheries sciences. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Fisheries majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,386 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,314 for all fisheries students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University paid an average of $765 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $530 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,726 | $18,348 |
| Fees | $896 | $896 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,752 | $12,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,148 | $2,148 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in fisheries from Northern Michigan University. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in fisheries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Northern Michigan University does not offer an online option for its fisheries bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northern Michigan University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fisheries majors at Northern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 58 |
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