by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how URI ranks in comparison to other schools with fisheries programs.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for fisheries list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fisheries Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Fisheries Sciences Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in fisheries sciences. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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The fisheries program at URI awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in fisheries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fisheries majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 50 |
| Wildlife Management | 35 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 32 |
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