by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fisheries.
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The bachelor's program at UF was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for fisheries list.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in fisheries from UF. This makes it the #1 most popular school for fisheries master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $149 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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Online degrees for the UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's fisheries program at UF make a median salary of $53,216. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allfisheries master's degree recipients across the nation.
Of the 26 students who earned a master's degree in Fisheries Sciences from UF in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in fisheries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fisheries majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 173 |
| Wildlife Management | 70 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 45 |
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