# Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management (bachelor's degree)

CIP 03.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/fishing-and-fisheries-sciences-and-management

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $48,077 across 9 colleges (middle half $44,090–$48,348); median federal debt $26,062
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Natural Resources Management: median $53,696 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Managers | 5% | not reported | — |
| Biological Scientists | 4% | $99,760 | 6.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Other Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians | 2% | not reported | — |
| Project Management Specialists | 2% | $102,320 | 6.7% |
| Conservation Scientists And Foresters | 2% | $73,920 | 4.3% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Software Developers | 2% | $135,980 | 10.2% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $73,321 (139) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (CA): $50,525

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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