Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences:
From BTC to Your Bachelor’s Degree
You love the outdoors and wildlife. You have a passion for biology and aquatic ecology, and you are fascinated by fish, shellfish, and their habitats. Your goal is a bachelor’s degree, and Bellingham Technical College can help.
BTC's Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences Associate of Applied Science – Transfer Degree program is designed so you can transfer directly from BTC to Western Washington University to earn your bachelor's degree in environmental studies or geography or transfer to Northwest Indian College.
Hands-on experience. At BTC, you will build a strong foundation with intensive classroom instruction, plus practical field experience.
- BTC's Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences program operates the Whatcom Creek Hatchery at Maritime Heritage Park and the Bellingham Trout Hatchery at Whatcom Falls Park, so you get hands-on experience working with smolt traps, spawner surveys, data collection, water quality, and more.
In-demand careers. The employment outlook for fisheries program graduates is very strong, with an average annual wage in this field of $45,521 and earning potential of $57,231 per year.
Why wait any longer? We're ready to help you to get started, get prepared, and get into a successful career in Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences. Complete the form today to learn more!
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