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2027 Best Value Fisheries Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,112 Avg Student Debt
$51,678 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Fisheries Sciences Badge [Fisheries Sciences](/majors/natural-resources-conservation/fishing-fisheries-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value fisheries sciences schools.

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2027 Best Value Fisheries Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fisheries sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Fisheries Sciences Schools

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Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University earned the #1 spot for value among fisheries sciences schools in the Great Lakes Region. Lake Superior State University is a small public school located in the town of Sault Ste Marie. Students from in state pay about $14,890 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the fisheries sciences program here. Fisheries Sciences graduates of Lake Superior State University earn a median of $34,729 early in their careers. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Hocking College earned it the #2 place for fisheries sciences. Located in the rural area of Nelsonville, Hocking College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,646, with out-of-state students paying around $10,290. Fisheries Sciences graduates carry a median of $16,535 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fisheries sciences degree recipients from Hocking College generally make around $37,713. That is a strong return on a $16,535 median debt.

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Northern Michigan University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value fisheries sciences schools. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,322 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,944. Students borrow a median of $26,875 to complete the fisheries sciences program here. Early-career fisheries sciences graduates make about $31,386. That is a strong return on a $26,875 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in fisheries sciences will find it at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point, which ranked #4. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Typical student debt for fisheries sciences graduates is $21,399. Soon after graduation, fisheries sciences degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point generally make around $42,297. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point admits about 92% of applicants.

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Students looking for strong value in fisheries sciences will find it at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Fisheries Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Early-career fisheries sciences graduates make about $31,317. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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