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Library & Information Science at University at Buffalo

Library & Information Science at University at Buffalo

What traits are you looking for in a school for Library & Information Science, consider the program at University at Buffalo. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University at Buffalo is in Buffalo, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 135 library & information science degrees were awarded at University at Buffalo.

Online & Distance Learning at University at Buffalo

Many students take online classes at University at Buffalo. Among 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at University at Buffalo

Use these rankings to compare University at Buffalo’s Library & Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) New York #3 of 5
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #15 of 62
Best Value Nationwide #46 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from University at Buffalo

Graduates of University at Buffalo’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 University at Buffalo
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,584
2 years $40,318
3 years $46,654
4 years $47,752
5 years $54,171

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Library & Information Science graduates from University at Buffalo take home a median $47,752, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Library & Information Science earnings compared with all majors at University at Buffalo

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Library & Information Science graduates at University at Buffalo, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Library & Information Science graduates at University at Buffalo are 80% women (108) and 20% men (27).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 130 master’s library & information science graduates at University at Buffalo, 79% were women (103) and 21% were men (27).

University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 101
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 5
Asian 6
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Library & Information Science majors at University at Buffalo

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, below the national average of 24%.*

Library & Information Science Doctoral Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 2 doctoral library & information science degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

University at Buffalo gender breakdown of Library & Information Science Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Library & Information Science doctoral degree recipients at University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Library & Information Science majors at University at Buffalo

*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 University at Buffalo

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

Concentration Graduates
Library & Information Science 135

Top-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Library & Information Science program at University at Buffalo pursue many career paths. Below are 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

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