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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UW - Stevens Point ranks among other schools offering degrees in fisheries.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Stevens Point was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for fisheries list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fisheries Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Fisheries Sciences Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in fisheries sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fisheries students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Stevens Point is $42,297. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,314 for all fisheries bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Stevens Point paid an average of $672 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $296 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,112 | $16,132 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
| Books and Supplies | $250 | $250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,322 | $3,322 |
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The fisheries program at UW - Stevens Point awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 79% of these degrees went to men with the other 21% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Stevens Point are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 98% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point with a bachelor's in fisheries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UW - Stevens Point 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 UW - Stevens Point Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fisheries majors at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 105 |
| Wildlife Management | 65 |
| Forestry | 60 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 11 |
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