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Library & Information Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Library & Information Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

If you are interested in studying Library & Information Science, take a look at what Rutgers University-New Brunswick. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is in New Brunswick, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 144 library & information science degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Studying Online at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1 of 62
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 1
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 11
Best Value Nationwide #49 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Graduates of Rutgers University-New Brunswick’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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $50,890
2 years $47,650
3 years $49,529
4 years $53,524
5 years $60,930

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Library & Information Science graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick report median earnings of $53,524, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Library & Information Science earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Library & Information Science graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Library & Information Science graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 73% women (105) and 27% men (39).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 144 master’s library & information science degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 73% were women (105) and 27% were men (39).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 91
Hispanic / Latino 20
Black / African American 5
Asian 18
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Library & Information Science majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Minority students account for 34% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick

This Library & Information Science program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Library & Information Science 144

Highest-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Students who finish Library & Information Science program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick work across a variety of fields. 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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