by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Oregon State University stacks up against peers offering fisheries sciences.
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Oregon State University is the top-ranked school in the United States for fisheries sciences. In particular, it placed #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fisheries Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Value Fisheries Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Value Fisheries Sciences Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Fisheries Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Value Fisheries Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Value Fisheries Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oregon State University handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in fisheries sciences.
Fisheries Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Oregon State University earn a median of $43,598 a year. This is below $66,895, the median for all majors at Oregon State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oregon State University, fisheries sciences graduates take on a median debt of $33,518 in student loans. This is above $24,020, the typical median for all majors at Oregon State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,065 | $35,700 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Read more about Oregon State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 49% of fisheries sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of fisheries sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Oregon State University were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s in fisheries sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of fisheries sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of fisheries sciences master’s degree graduates at Oregon State University were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master’s in fisheries sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of fisheries sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of fisheries sciences doctoral degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a doctoral in fisheries sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the fisheries sciences majors at Oregon State University.
This fisheries sciences program at Oregon State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 72 |
Oregon State University conferred 72 completions in fishing and fisheries sciences and management in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.