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Library & Information Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

What traits are you looking for in a school for Library & Information Science, take a look at what University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 77 library & information science graduations were recorded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Library & Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 17
Best Value	North Carolina	#2 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#7 of 62
Best Value	Nationwide	#8 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Graduates of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Library & Information Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$46,077
2 years	$41,342
3 years	$49,512
4 years	$53,644
5 years	$60,802

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Library & Information Science graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take home a median $53,644, compared with $72,614 for all University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Library & Information Science graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Library & Information Science graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 82% women (63) and 18% men (14).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Of the 77 master’s library & information science degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 82% were women (63) and 18% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	63
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill

This Library & Information Science program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Library & Information Science	77

Top-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Students who finish Library & Information Science program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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

• 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.