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Library & Information Science at Appalachian State University

Library & Information Science at Appalachian State University

If you plan to study Library & Information Science, take a look at what Appalachian State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Appalachian State University sits in Boone, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 library & information science graduations were recorded at Appalachian State University.

Online Class Availability at Appalachian State University

Distance learning is available at Appalachian State University. Of 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at Appalachian State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Appalachian State University’s Library & Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #2 of 17
Best Value North Carolina #4 of 5
Best Value Southeast (Region) #10 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #13 of 62
Best Value Nationwide #32 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from Appalachian State University

Those who finish Appalachian State University’s Library & Information Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Library & Information Science at Appalachian State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $46,613
2 years $42,961
3 years $46,805
4 years $48,993
5 years $55,575

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Library & Information Science graduates from Appalachian State University report median earnings of $48,993, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Library & Information Science earnings compared with all majors at Appalachian State University

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Library & Information Science graduates at Appalachian State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Library & Information Science graduates at Appalachian State University are 92% women (35) and 8% men (3).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at Appalachian State University

Of the 38 master’s library & information science degrees awarded at Appalachian State University, 92% were women (35) and 8% were men (3).

Appalachian State University gender breakdown of Library & Information Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 37
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Library & Information Science majors at Appalachian State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 3% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, lower than the national average of 24%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Library & Information Science Concentrations at Appalachian State University

The Library & Information Science program at Appalachian State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Library & Information Science 38

Best-Paid Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Students who finish Library & Information Science program at Appalachian State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Library & Information Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,332
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $67,096
Archivists $53,759

References

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