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 Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fisheries.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #4 on College Factual's Best Schools for fisheries list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fisheries Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Fisheries Sciences Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in fisheries sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Fisheries majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,317 a year. This is less than $33,314, which is the national median of all fisheries majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, fisheries students borrow a median amount of $29,024 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,443 for all fisheries majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of fisheries bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in fisheries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fisheries majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 40 |
| Forestry | 29 |
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