by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in library science.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for library science list.
In 2021, 66 students received their master’s degree in library science from SHSU. This makes it the #31 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's library science program at SHSU make a median salary of $51,622. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all library science graduates with a master's is $42,593.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at Sam Houston State University.
Of the 66 library science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from SHSU, about 5% were men and 95% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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