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Library & Information Science at University of Southern California

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Library & Information Science at University of Southern California
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.

Library & Information Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Southern California

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).

University of Southern California 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 Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 12
Black / African American 2
Asian 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Library & Information Science majors at University of Southern California

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

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