by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how U of I ranks in comparison to other schools with fisheries programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for fisheries list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in fisheries sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Fisheries majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,509 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,857 for all fisheries students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fisheries majors at University of Idaho.
Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from U of I in 2020-2021, 92% were men and 8% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in fisheries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 77 |
| Forestry | 43 |
| Natural Resource Management | 35 |
| Wildlife Management | 30 |
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