Natural Resources and Conservation
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Focuses on the scientific study of the husbandry and production of non-domesticated fish and shellfish populations for recreational and commercial purposes and the management of fishing and marine/aquatic product processing to ensure adequate conservation and efficient utilization. Covers the principles of marine/aquatic biology, freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, water resources, fishing production operations and management, fishing policy and regulation, and the management of recreational and commercial fishing activities.
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
- Median pay
- $59,320
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.8%
- Job openings a year
- 7,200
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career ShrinkingFishing and Hunting Workers
- Median pay
- —
- Hiring change through 2035
- −4.2%
- Job openings a year
- 3,300
To get hiredNo formal educational credential
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
Working style
How and where the work happens
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This field leads to a mix of in-person and computer-based work. About 31 of every 100 openings require working close to other people or spending time on your feet.
College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Earnings, first year out | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University OR | 98 | $27,857 | 79% | $16,000 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus IN | 53 | $21,754 | 50% | $9,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point WI | 43 | $33,067 | 90% | $11,000 |
| Northern Michigan University MI | 29 | — | 70% | $11,000 |
| Texas A & M University-College Station TX | 27 | $29,688 | 63% | $17,000 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt CA | 14 | $29,135 | 99% | $11,000 |
| University of Idaho ID | 14 | $24,509 | 79% | $13,000 |
| University of Rhode Island RI | 10 | — | 77% | $18,000 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN | 2 | $24,363 | 77% | $10,000 |