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Library & Information Science at San Jose State University

Library & Information Science at San Jose State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Library & Information Science, take a look at what San Jose State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

San Jose State University is in San Jose, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 778 library & information science degrees were granted at San Jose State University.

Online Class Availability at San Jose State University

Distance learning is available at San Jose State University. Of 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at San Jose State University

Use these rankings to compare San Jose State University’s Library & Information Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) California #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #3 of 62
Best Value Far Western (Region) #3 of 5
Best Value Nationwide #10 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from San Jose State University

Graduates of San Jose State University’s Library & Information Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Library & Information Science at San Jose State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $48,739
2 years $46,013
3 years $53,184
4 years $61,222
5 years $65,724

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Library & Information Science graduates from San Jose State University take home a median $61,222, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Library & Information Science graduates at San Jose State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Library & Information Science graduates at San Jose State University are 84% women (655) and 16% men (123).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at San Jose State University

Among the 742 master’s library & information science graduates at San Jose State University, 84% were women (624) and 16% were men (118).

San Jose State University 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 San Jose State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 376
Hispanic / Latino 181
Black / African American 22
Asian 72
American Indian / Alaska Native 6
Two or More Races 29
Unknown 56
Racial-ethnic diversity of Library & Information Science majors at San Jose State University

Minority students account for 42% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, 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 San Jose State University

This Library & Information Science program at San Jose State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Library & Information Science 764
Archive Administration 14

Highest-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

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