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Library & Information Science at Drexel University

If you are interested in studying Library & Information Science, take a look at what Drexel University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 52 library & information science graduations were recorded at Drexel University.

Studying Online at Drexel University

Many students take online classes at Drexel University. Of 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) studied exclusively online and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at Drexel University

These rankings give you a sense of how Drexel University’s Library & Information Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#2 of 3
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#9 of 11
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#10 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#32 of 62
Best Value	Nationwide	#61 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from Drexel University

Graduates of Drexel University’s Library & Information Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,584
2 years	$41,087
3 years	$44,066
4 years	$50,487
5 years	$54,483

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Library & Information Science graduates from Drexel University take home a median $50,487, compared with $83,624 for all Drexel University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Library & Information Science graduates at Drexel University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Library & Information Science graduates at Drexel University are 75% women (39) and 25% men (13).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at Drexel University

Among the 52 master’s library & information science degrees awarded at Drexel University, 75% were women (39) and 25% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	39
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	7
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at Drexel 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 Drexel University

This Library & Information Science program at Drexel University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Library & Information Science	52

Highest-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Students who finish Library & Information Science program at Drexel University go on to a range of careers. 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

• 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.