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Library & Information Science at University of Maryland-College Park

Library & Information Science at University of Maryland-College Park

If you plan to study Library & Information Science, take a look at what University of Maryland-College Park. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Maryland-College Park is located in College Park, MD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 106 library & information science degrees were awarded at University of Maryland-College Park.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Maryland-College Park

Online coursework is an option at University of Maryland-College Park. Among 41,725 students, 1,668 (4%) studied exclusively online and 9,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at University of Maryland-College Park

Use these rankings to compare University of Maryland-College Park’s Library & Information Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Maryland #1 of 1
Best Value Maryland #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #2 of 11
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 62
Best Value Nationwide #24 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from University of Maryland-College Park

Students who complete University of Maryland-College Park’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 Maryland-College Park
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $49,873
2 years $51,077
3 years $53,529
4 years $60,622
5 years $68,659

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Library & Information Science graduates from University of Maryland-College Park report median earnings of $60,622, compared with $78,942 for all University of Maryland-College Park graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Library & Information Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Maryland-College Park

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Library & Information Science graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Library & Information Science graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are 80% women (85) and 20% men (21).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at University of Maryland-College Park

Among the 106 master’s library & information science graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, 80% were women (85) and 20% were men (21).

University of Maryland-College Park 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 Maryland-College Park.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 77
Hispanic / Latino 11
Black / African American 9
Asian 4
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Library & Information Science majors at University of Maryland-College Park

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, above 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 Maryland-College Park

The Library & Information Science program at University of Maryland-College Park offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Library & Information Science 106

Top-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Library & Information Science program at University of Maryland-College Park work across a variety of fields. Here 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

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