Overview

In this Fisheries Biology program at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt you’ll become knowledgeable and practiced in conservation, fishery management, aquaculture, water quality, fish ecology, and habitat restoration. We’re also home to the only Fisheries Biology program in California.

Careers

The graduates of the Fisheries Biology program from California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt are known throughout the country for being highly prepared for the job market and have gone on to pursue a variety of careers.

Aquaculturist

Aquatic Biologist

Customs Inspector

Fish Hatchery Manager

Fish & Game Warden

Fisheries Biologist

Habitat Restoration Specialist

Reservoir Manager

Wastewater Treatment Analyst

Watershed Restoration Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology

Chemistry

Fish Conservation and Management

Biostatistics

Zoology

General Oceanography

Ichthyology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Application Fee of U.S. $70.00 (non-refundable) can be paid online when applying on Cal State Apply.

Submit the Certification of Financial Support [PDF] along with a Bank Statement or Letter verifying funding

Send a photocopy of your passport photo page

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework/examinations

English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19308 USD / year

≈ 19308 USD / year
Out-of-State

19308 USD / year

≈ 19308 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8824 USD / year

≈ 8824 USD / year

Living costs

Arcata

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Arcata

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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