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Library & Information Science at Syracuse University

If you plan to study Library & Information Science, take a look at what Syracuse University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Syracuse University sits in Syracuse, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 107 library & information science degrees were granted at Syracuse University.

Online Class Availability at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s Library & Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 11
Best Value	New York	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 62
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#11 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#62 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from Syracuse University

Those who finish Syracuse 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
1 year	$45,905
2 years	$44,170
3 years	$52,350
4 years	$54,932
5 years	$59,001

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Library & Information Science graduates from Syracuse University report median earnings of $54,932, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Library & Information Science graduates at Syracuse University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Library & Information Science graduates at Syracuse University are 83% women (89) and 17% men (18).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 107 master’s library & information science graduates at Syracuse University, 83% were women (89) and 17% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	78
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	7
Asian	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 21% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at Syracuse 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 Syracuse University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Library & Information Science	107

Best-Paid Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Library & Information Science program at Syracuse University go on to a range of careers. 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.