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Library & Information Science at University of Kentucky

Library & Information Science at University of Kentucky

What traits are you looking for in a school for Library & Information Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 98 library & information science degrees were granted at University of Kentucky.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky

Distance learning is available at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at University of Kentucky

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Library & Information Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #1 of 2
Best Value Kentucky #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #13 of 17
Best Value Southeast (Region) #13 of 17
Best Value Nationwide #37 of 62
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #50 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from University of Kentucky

Those who finish University of Kentucky’s Library & Information Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Library & Information Science at University of Kentucky
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,660
2 years $36,560
3 years $39,606
4 years $44,441
5 years $50,187

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Library & Information Science graduates from University of Kentucky report median earnings of $44,441, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Library & Information Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Kentucky

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Library & Information Science graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Library & Information Science graduates at University of Kentucky are 88% women (86) and 12% men (12).

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

Of the 98 master’s library & information science degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 88% were women (86) and 12% were men (12).

University of Kentucky 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 of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 84
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
Two or More Races 4
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Library & Information Science majors at University of Kentucky

Minority students account for 12% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, 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 University of Kentucky

This Library & Information Science program at University of Kentucky breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Library & Information Science 98

Best-Paid Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Library & Information Science program at University of Kentucky go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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

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