Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences:

You love the outdoors and wildlife, and you're fascinated by fish, shellfish, and their habitats. Your goal is a career in the fisheries and aquaculture sciences industries, and Bellingham Technical College can help. 

Academic options. BTC helps match your specialized interests with the right program for your future:

• Complete a Fisheries & Aquaculture Techniques Certificate to expand your knowledge of wildlife in local waterways, including Puget Sound.
• Earn an associate degree in Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences to train for in-demand jobs with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, other state and private agencies, hatcheries, shellfish farms, and more.

Hands-on experience. Benefit from excellent classroom learning, plus practical field experience.

• Study in our hands-on laboratory at BTC’s Whatcom Creek Hatchery at Maritime Heritage Park.

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!