Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

Bachelor's degree · Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN

CIP 03.03

$31,317Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$40,053Median earnings 4 years after

$40,186Median earnings 5 years after

$19,370Median federal debt

53Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management at Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $31,317 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $47,243 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,528–$60,594). Median debt is $19,370, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $31,317 one year after graduation and $40,186 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,370.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.