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Major Overview for Aquaculture

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Overview for Aquaculture

A program that prepares individuals to select, culture, propagate, harvest, and market domesticated fish, shellfish, and marine plants, both freshwater and saltwater. Includes instruction in the basic principles of aquatic and marine biology; health and nutrition of aquatic and marine life; design and operation of fish farms, breeding facilities, culture beds, and related enterprises; and related issues of safety, applicable regulations, logistics, and supply.

Careers for Aquaculture Majors

A major in Aquaculture is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Aquaculture

Top 4 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Aquaculture among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
21
(0.7%)
Moderately Selective$17,464
University of New England
Biddeford, ME
6
(3.0%)
Minimally Selective$36,465
Auburn University Main Campus
Auburn University, AL
6
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$14,400
Unity College
Unity, ME
3
(3.1%)
Minimally Selective$27,355
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.