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Library & Information Science at Indiana University-Indianapolis

If you are interested in studying Library & Information Science, consider the program at Indiana University-Indianapolis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Indiana University-Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, IN.

During the most recent reporting year, 145 library & information science degrees were granted at Indiana University-Indianapolis.

Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Many students take online classes at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Of 22,534 students, 3,022 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,340 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis

Graduates of Indiana University-Indianapolis’s Library & Information Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,166
2 years	$36,992
3 years	$40,032
4 years	$46,879
5 years	$50,025

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Library & Information Science graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis take home a median $46,879, compared with $67,436 for all Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Library & Information Science graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Library & Information Science graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis are 83% women (120) and 17% men (25).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Among the 140 master’s library & information science degrees awarded at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 82% were women (115) and 18% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	118
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	7
Asian	2
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 13% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 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 Indiana University-Indianapolis

The Library & Information Science program at Indiana University-Indianapolis offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Library & Information Science	142
Archive Administration	3

Highest-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Students who finish Library & Information Science program at Indiana University-Indianapolis pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.