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Library & Information Science at University of Northern Iowa

If you are interested in studying Library & Information Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Northern Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 library & information science graduations were recorded at University of Northern Iowa.

Studying Online at University of Northern Iowa

Online coursework is an option at University of Northern Iowa. Among 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) studied exclusively online and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from University of Northern Iowa

Those who finish University of Northern Iowa’s Library & Information Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$52,107
3 years	$50,491
4 years	$55,386
5 years	$64,311

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Library & Information Science graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn a median of $55,386, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Library & Information Science graduates at University of Northern Iowa, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Library & Information Science graduates at University of Northern Iowa are 100% women (24) and 0% men (0).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at University of Northern Iowa

Among the 24 master’s library & information science graduates at University of Northern Iowa, 100% were women (24) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 4% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa, 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 Northern Iowa

This Library & Information Science program at University of Northern Iowa breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Library & Information Science	24

Highest-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Library & Information Science program at University of Northern Iowa work across a variety of fields. 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

• 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.