by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how San Jose State ranks in comparison to other schools with library science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for library science majors, San Jose State came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 631 students received their master’s degree in library science from San Jose State. This makes it the #1 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Library Science majors graduating with a master's degree from San Jose State make a median salary of $48,739 a year. 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 San Jose State University.
The library science program at San Jose State awarded 631 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 114 |
| White | 359 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 90 |
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