Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Bachelor's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all fishing and fisheries sciences and management bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $29,862 | $39,212 | +31% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $42,297 | $44,838 | +6% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $33,314 | $43,598 | +31% |
| Oregon State University | $33,314 | $43,598 | +31% |
| Lake Superior State University | $34,729 | $41,188 | +19% |
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata | $7,913 | $29,862 | $39,212 | $26,063* | — |
 University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point | $8,834 | $42,297 | $44,838 | $21,399* | 0.51 |
 Lake Superior State UniversitySault Ste Marie | $14,266 | $34,729 | $41,188 | $25,250* | 0.73 |
 Paul Smiths College of Arts and SciencePaul Smiths | $32,049 | $34,321 | — | —* | — |
 Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station | $13,099 | $33,410 | $39,379 | $24,114* | 0.72 |
 Oregon State University-Cascades CampusBend | $12,594 | $33,314 | $43,598 | $33,518* | 1.01 |
| National Median | — | $33,314 | — | $26,062* | 0.78 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with fishing and fisheries sciences and management graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, approximately 46% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.