2026 Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in California
Fisheries Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their fisheries sciences programs.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best fisheries sciences schools.
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Best Schools for Fisheries Sciences in California
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall fisheries sciences education in California.
Top Schools in Fisheries Sciences
Leading the list is Humboldt State University, our #1 school for fisheries sciences. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Arcata. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Humboldt State University awarded about 16 fisheries sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fisheries sciences degree recipients from Humboldt State University generally make around $29,862. Humboldt State University graduates carry a median of $19,129 in student loans.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 1 school 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).
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