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. Also, learn how Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in fisheries.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for fisheries list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in fisheries sciences. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in fisheries from Oregon State. This makes it the #2 most popular school for fisheries master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in fisheries in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Fisheries majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,314 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allfisheries bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $245 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 107 students earned a bachelor's degree in fisheries from Oregon State. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in fisheries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Oregon State 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Fisheries Sciences from Oregon State in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in fisheries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fisheries majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 182 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 158 |
| Wildlife Management | 81 |
| Forestry | 57 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 15 |
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