by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UW - Stevens Point ranks among other schools offering degrees in fisheries.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Stevens Point was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for fisheries list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in fisheries sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
Fisheries majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Stevens Point go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,067 a year. This is higher than $27,857, which is the national median for all fisheries bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Stevens Point, fisheries students borrow a median amount of $21,399 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fisheries bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,425.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fisheries majors at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fisheries from UW - Stevens Point. About 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point with a bachelor's in fisheries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 89 |
| Forestry | 73 |
| Wildlife Management | 65 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 13 |
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