Library & Information Science at CUNY Queens College
If you are interested in studying Library & Information Science, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Queens College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY Queens College is located in Queens, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 76 library & information science degrees were awarded at CUNY Queens College.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Queens College
Distance learning is available at CUNY Queens College. Among 15,965 students, 926 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,592 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Library & Information Science Rankings at CUNY Queens College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Queens College’s Library & Information Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 62 |
Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from CUNY Queens College
Graduates of CUNY Queens College’s Library & Information Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,117 |
| 2 years | $52,733 |
| 3 years | $57,027 |
| 4 years | $61,493 |
| 5 years | $69,472 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Library & Information Science graduates from CUNY Queens College report median earnings of $61,493, compared with $60,081 for all CUNY Queens College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Library & Information Science graduates at CUNY Queens College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Library & Information Science graduates at CUNY Queens College are 72% women (55) and 28% men (21).
Library & Information Science Master’s Program at CUNY Queens College
Among the 74 master’s library & information science degrees awarded at CUNY Queens College, 72% were women (53) and 28% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 38% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College, higher 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 CUNY Queens College
This Library & Information Science program at CUNY Queens College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 74 |
| Archive Administration | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates
Graduates of the Library & Information Science program at CUNY Queens College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Library & Information Science graduates, 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.