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2025 Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in California

1 College in California
18 Fisheries Degrees Awarded
$34,893 Avg Early-Career Salary
You'll be studying one of the lesser sought-after majors if you pursue a degree in fisheries sciences. It is ranked #290 out of 395 major degree programs in terms of popularity. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

There was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in California ranking.

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Fisheries Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Fisheries

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in California list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Fisheries Sciences in California

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the fisheries degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top California Schools in Fisheries

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It is hard to beat Humboldt State University if you wish to pursue a degree in fisheries sciences. Humboldt State University is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Arcata.

After graduating, fisheries degree recipients typically make an average of $29,862 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in fisheries sciences from Humboldt State University

Best Fisheries Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Fisheries Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 300 10
Oregon 266 105
Alaska 119 2

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Fisheries Sciences is one of 5 different types of Natural Resources & Conservation programs to choose from.

Fisheries Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management 18

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation 3,437
Forestry 224
Wildlife Management 199
Natural Resource Management 149
Natural Resources Conservation (Other) 1

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