Wildlife and Fisheries

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Make the great outdoors your office.

Take a holistic approach to sustainable management and conservation by choosing a major in wildlife, fisheries or both. Focus on ecology, conservation and management of our natural resources in the Wildlife & Fisheries program. Or, consider the physical and biological aspects of aquatic environments in the fisheries option.

In Maryland’s only four-year degree programs in these fields, you will learn to apply knowledge of ecosystem functioning, services and restoration to challenging natural resource management situations.

If you are dedicated to sustainable natural resource management then this program is ideal for you!

Our location is ideal for you to study Wildlife & Fisheries. Here, you will be surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains and diverse public lands including mountain ridges, meadows, swamps, bogs, lakes and streams. Enjoy outdoor labs with hands-on research experiences in wildlife and fisheries.

In addition to the perfect location, Frostburg State offers well-equipped facilities including biology and microbiology labs, genetics lab, fish museum, environmental chambers, environmental room, microscopy lab, herbarium and many other scientific facilities to assist you in your undergraduate research.

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Wildlife & Fisheries Program Highlights

Join our campus chapters of The Wildlife Society, the Society for Conservation Biology, the Sierra Student Coalition and Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society.
Take part in Wildlife Society’s Conclaves where you’ll participate in academic competitions and quiz bowls.
Complete an internship in with organizations such as Catoctin Mountain Park, Hickory Environmental Education Center, Project WILD Coordinator, MD. Dept. of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy and local state parks.
Gain valuable field experience working with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on projects such as cave surveys and stream surveys of endangered wildlife and fish.
Research with graduate students in the Master of Science in Wildlife/ Fisheries Biology program.

What can I do with a wildlife and fisheries degree?

$64,650

Median pay for Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists (BLS 2021)

Related Occupations

Park Ranger

Wildlife Biologist

Fisheries Biologist

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, career positions for wildlife biologists are expected to increase by 5 percent through 2022, which is slower than the average growth across all occupations. Your participation in FSU’s program that focuses on the development of hands-on skills and conservation will give you an advantage in entering this fascinating field. For more information, visit zoologists and wildlife biologists and conservation scientists pages in the U.S. Government Occupational Outlook Handbook.

What You'll Learn

Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

A Frostburg State education: more valuable than ever.

With nationally recognized academic programs, real-world learning experiences, a top-notch support system, and a thriving student life, Frostburg State is a place where you can discover yourself, define your goals, and prepare for your future.

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