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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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 |
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.