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Library & Information Science at Kent State University at Kent

Library & Information Science at Kent State University at Kent

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

Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 147 library & information science degrees were granted at Kent State University at Kent.

Online & Distance Learning at Kent State University at Kent

Many students take online classes at Kent State University at Kent. Among 26,374 students, 4,457 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,660 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at Kent State University at Kent

Use these rankings to compare Kent State University at Kent’s Library & Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #1 of 1
Best Value Ohio #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #7 of 8
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #8 of 8
Best Value Nationwide #44 of 62
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #53 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from Kent State University at Kent

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Library & Information Science at Kent State University at Kent
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,436
2 years $37,940
3 years $38,762
4 years $43,917
5 years $47,256

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Library & Information Science graduates from Kent State University at Kent take home a median $43,917, compared with $52,827 for all Kent State University at Kent graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Library & Information Science graduates at Kent State University at Kent, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Library & Information Science graduates at Kent State University at Kent are 86% women (126) and 14% men (21).

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

Among the 147 master’s library & information science graduates at Kent State University at Kent, 86% were women (126) and 14% were men (21).

Kent State University at Kent 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 Kent State University at Kent.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 122
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 8
Asian 3
Two or More Races 4
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Library & Information Science majors at Kent State University at Kent

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, below 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 Kent State University at Kent

The Library & Information Science program at Kent State University at Kent breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Library & Information Science 147

Highest-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Library & Information Science program at Kent State University at Kent work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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