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Library & Information Science at Southern Connecticut State University

If you are interested in studying Library & Information Science, you may want to check out the program at Southern Connecticut State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Connecticut State University is located in New Haven, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 57 library & information science degrees were awarded at Southern Connecticut State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Southern Connecticut State University

Many students take online classes at Southern Connecticut State University. Of 9,377 students, 958 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,842 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University

Students who complete Southern Connecticut State University’s Library & Information Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$43,426
3 years	$49,394
4 years	$56,073
5 years	$63,169

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Library & Information Science graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $56,073, compared with $57,907 for all Southern Connecticut State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Library & Information Science graduates at Southern Connecticut State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Library & Information Science graduates at Southern Connecticut State University are 81% women (46) and 19% men (11).

Library & Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Southern Connecticut State University

Among the 10 bachelor’s library & information science graduates at Southern Connecticut State University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Library & Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Connecticut State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Library & Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Connecticut State University, higher than the national average of 19%.*

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at Southern Connecticut State University

Of the 47 master’s library & information science degrees awarded at Southern Connecticut State University, 83% were women (39) and 17% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	36
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at Southern Connecticut State University, 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 Southern Connecticut State University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Library & Information Science	57

Top-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Library & Information Science program at Southern Connecticut State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Library & Information Science graduates, 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.