by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for fisheries sciences students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 202 degrees in fisheries sciences annually.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The fisheries school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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.
Oregon State University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in fisheries sciences. Oregon State is a very large public university located in the city of Corvallis.
Students who graduate with their degree from the fisheries program state that they receive average early career wages of $33,314.
More information about a degree in fisheries sciences from Oregon State University
It is hard to beat Humboldt State University if you wish to pursue a degree in fisheries sciences. Humboldt State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Arcata.
Soon after graduation, fisheries degree recipients usually earn an average of $29,862 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in fisheries sciences from Humboldt State UniversityExplore the best fisheries sciences schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 330 | 14 |
| Washington | 300 | 10 |
| Oregon | 266 | 105 |
| Alaska | 119 | 2 |
Fisheries Sciences is one of 5 different types of Natural Resources & Conservation programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management | 202 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 4,908 |
| Natural Resource Management | 463 |
| Forestry | 407 |
| Wildlife Management | 372 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 17 |
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