Library & Information Science at University of Southern California
If you plan to study Library & Information Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 25 library & information science degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.
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Studying Online at University of Southern California
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Library & Information Science Rankings at University of Southern California
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern California’s Library & Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 62 |
| Best Value | California | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #58 of 62 |
Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from University of Southern California
Students who complete University of Southern California’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 | $42,614 |
| 2 years | $44,170 |
| 3 years | $49,688 |
| 4 years | $74,666 |
| 5 years | $80,099 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Library & Information Science graduates from University of Southern California earn a median of $74,666, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Library & Information Science graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.
Program-wide, Library & Information Science graduates at University of Southern California are 80% women (20) and 20% men (5).
Library & Information Science Master’s Program at University of Southern California
Of the 25 master’s library & information science degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 80% were women (20) and 20% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher 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 Southern California
The Library & Information Science program at University of Southern California includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 25 |
Top-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates
Graduates of the Library & Information Science program at University of Southern California work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.