FAQ: Undergraduate Fisheries Degree
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Index of questions
- At which campus would I be doing my studies—Juneau or Fairbanks?
- How long, typically, should it take to get my B.S. degree?
- What kind of jobs can I get with a B.S. in fisheries from UAF?
Questions and answers
At which campus would I be doing my studies—Juneau or Fairbanks?
Undergraduates would do a majority, if not all, of their studies at the Fairbanks campus, which is in the interior of Alaska. Fairbanks' geographic location is advantageous for the study of Interior Alaska aquatic habitats. A number of subarctic streams and lakes are within easy reach.
How long, typically, should it take to get my B.S. degree?
Four to five years full-time, depending on how enthusiastic you are to complete your degree. If you want to finish in four years, you must take 15–18 credits per semester.
What kind of jobs can I get with a B.S. in fisheries from UAF?
Graduates of the program are qualified to work in management, law enforcement, public information/education, and other phases of fisheries work. Students wanting careers in research, administration, advanced management or teaching find the undergrduate program a solid foundation for graduate study. View our fisheries employment statistics here.