2026 Best Aquaculture Master’s Degree Schools
Aquaculture degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their aquaculture programs.
College Factual analyzed 22 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best aquaculture schools.
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Best Schools for Aquaculture in the United States
See the highest-ranked aquaculture schools offering a master’s degree below.
Top Schools in Aquaculture
Our analysis ranked Auburn University the best school in the country for a degree in aquaculture. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. About 19 aquaculture degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, aquaculture degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $37,698. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803.
See the full aquaculture program report for Auburn University
Other Aquaculture Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
