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Library & Information Science at Western Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Library & Information Science, consider the program at Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Kentucky University is in Bowling Green, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 30 library & information science graduations were recorded at Western Kentucky University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University

Distance learning is available at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at Western Kentucky University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Kentucky University’s Library & Information Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#9 of 62
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#57 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Graduates of Western Kentucky University’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	$43,683
2 years	$44,886
3 years	$45,628
4 years	$50,219
5 years	$53,352

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Library & Information Science graduates from Western Kentucky University take home a median $50,219, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Library & Information Science graduates at Western Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Library & Information Science graduates at Western Kentucky University are 93% women (28) and 7% men (2).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 30 master’s library & information science degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 93% were women (28) and 7% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	30

*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 Western Kentucky University

The Library & Information Science program at Western Kentucky University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Library & Information Science	30

Highest-Paying Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Library & Information Science program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Here 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.