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Library & Information Science at San Jose State University

Here, 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. Also, learn how San Jose State ranks among other schools offering degrees in library and information science.

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Library & Information Science Degrees Available at San Jose State

• Graduate Certificates in Library and Information Science
• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science

San Jose State Library and Information Science Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for library and information science majors, San Jose State came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.

Popularity of Library and Information Science at San Jose State

In 2021, 609 students received their master’s degree in library and information science from San Jose State. This makes it the #1 most popular school for library and information science master’s degree candidates in the country.

Library and Information Science Student Diversity at San Jose State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library and information science majors at San Jose State University.

San Jose State Library & Information Science Master’s Program

Of the 609 students who graduated with a Master’s in library and information science from San Jose State in 2021, 18% were men and 82% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at San Jose State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into 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 and information science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	49
Black or African American	12
Hispanic or Latino	112
White	343
Non-Resident Aliens	7
Other Races	86

Majors Similar to Library and Information Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Archives/Archival Administration	22

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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