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Library & Information Science at University of Iowa

What traits are you looking for in a school for Library & Information Science, consider the program at University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 57 library & information science degrees were granted at University of Iowa.

Studying Online at University of Iowa

Distance learning is available at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at University of Iowa

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 7
Best Value	Iowa	#2 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#17 of 62
Best Value	Nationwide	#48 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from University of Iowa

Graduates of University of Iowa’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	$44,367
2 years	$43,128
3 years	$46,830
4 years	$53,713
5 years	$54,577

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Library & Information Science graduates from University of Iowa earn a median of $53,713, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Library & Information Science graduates at University of Iowa, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Library & Information Science graduates at University of Iowa are 77% women (44) and 23% men (13).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 48 master’s library & information science degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 75% were women (36) and 25% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	42
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, 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 University of Iowa

The Library & Information Science program at University of Iowa includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Library & Information Science	48
Archive Administration	9

Best-Paid Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Library & Information Science program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. Below are 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

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.