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Library & Information Science at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Library & Information Science at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

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

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in Knoxville, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 115 library & information science degrees were granted at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Studying Online at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Distance learning is available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Among 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Use these rankings to compare The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Library & Information Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #1 of 3
Best Value Tennessee #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #6 of 17
Best Value Southeast (Region) #14 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #28 of 62
Best Value Nationwide #38 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Students who complete The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,130
2 years $42,123
3 years $45,858
4 years $53,170
5 years $57,638

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Library & Information Science graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report median earnings of $53,170, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Library & Information Science earnings compared with all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Library & Information Science graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, by degree type.

Program-wide, Library & Information Science graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 80% women (92) and 20% men (23).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Among the 115 master’s library & information science graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 80% were women (92) and 20% were men (23).

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 98
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 5
Asian 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Library & Information Science majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Minority students account for 15% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, lower 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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

The Library & Information Science program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Library & Information Science 115

Top-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Library & Information Science program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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

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