2024 Best Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management Doctor's Degree Schools

Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management is about average in terms of popularity for doctor's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #489 out of the 862 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of fishing & fisheries sciences & management. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 9 doctor's degrees in fishing & fisheries sciences & management during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to fishing & fisheries sciences & management students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of fishing & fisheries sciences & management students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized fishing & fisheries sciences & management related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for fishing & fisheries sciences & management students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The fishing and fisheries sciences and management school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management Doctor's Degree Schools.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management in the United States

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in fishing & fisheries sciences & management.

Top Schools for a Doctorate in Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

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Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in fishing & fisheries sciences & management needs to look into Oregon State University. Oregon State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Corvallis.More information about a doctorate in fishing & fisheries sciences & management from Oregon State University

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Virginia Tech is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in fishing & fisheries sciences & management. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in fishing & fisheries sciences & management from Virginia Tech

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

University of Florida is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in fishing & fisheries sciences & management. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in fishing & fisheries sciences & management from University of Florida

Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management by Region

View the Best Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management Doctor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Rankings in Majors Related to Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management is one of 0 different types of Fisheries Sciences programs to choose from.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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