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Library & Information Science at University of Missouri-Columbia

Library & Information Science at University of Missouri-Columbia

If you plan to study Library & Information Science, consider the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Missouri-Columbia sits in Columbia, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 83 library & information science degrees were granted at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Studying Online at University of Missouri-Columbia

Distance learning is available at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Library & Information Science graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Library & Information Science graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 86% women (71) and 14% men (12).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Among the 83 master’s library & information science graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, 86% were women (71) and 14% were men (12).

University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 68
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 3
Asian 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 4
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Library & Information Science majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, 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 Missouri-Columbia

The Library & Information Science program at University of Missouri-Columbia breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Library & Information Science 83

Top-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Library & Information Science program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. 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

References

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