Library & Information Science at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
If you plan to study Library & Information Science, consider the program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is in Greensboro, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 138 library & information science degrees were granted at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Of 18,012 students, 4,721 (26%) studied exclusively online and 7,632 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Library & Information Science Rankings at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Library & Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 62 |
Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Graduates of University of North Carolina at Greensboro’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 | $40,617 |
| 2 years | $37,671 |
| 3 years | $38,343 |
| 4 years | $44,023 |
| 5 years | $50,635 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Library & Information Science graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro report median earnings of $44,023, compared with $54,048 for all University of North Carolina at Greensboro graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Library & Information Science graduates at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Library & Information Science graduates at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 80% women (110) and 20% men (28).
Library & Information Science Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Among the 138 master’s library & information science graduates at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 80% were women (110) and 20% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 105 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 21% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 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 North Carolina at Greensboro
The Library & Information Science program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 138 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates
Students who finish Library & Information Science program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
- 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.
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