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Featured Fisheries Sciences Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
2026 Best Value Fisheries Sciences Schools in the Far Western Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fisheries sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Fisheries Sciences Schools
University Of Alaska Southeast tops our 2026 list of the best value fisheries sciences schools in the Far Western Region. Set in the rural area of Juneau, University Of Alaska Southeast is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,936, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,458 to complete the fisheries sciences program here. Soon after graduation, fisheries sciences degree recipients from University Of Alaska Southeast generally make around $63,014. That is a strong return on a $20,458 median debt. The acceptance rate is 63%.
A rank of #2 makes Humboldt State University one of the best values for fisheries sciences. Located in the town of Arcata, Humboldt State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,397, with out-of-state students paying around $20,997. Students borrow a median of $19,129 to complete the fisheries sciences program here. Soon after graduation, fisheries sciences degree recipients from Humboldt State University generally make around $29,862. Set against $19,129 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Oregon State University one of the best values for fisheries sciences. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. Typical student debt for fisheries sciences graduates is $33,518. Soon after graduation, fisheries sciences degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $33,314. Set against $33,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Narrow Fisheries Sciences Schools by State
[Fisheries Sciences](/majors/natural-resources-conservation/fishing-fisheries-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fisheries sciences education at a price that pays off.
