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. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in library science.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for library science list.
In 2021, 80 students received their master’s degree in library science from UA. This makes it the #24 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Library Science majors graduating with a master's degree from UA make a median salary of $41,118 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,593.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at The University of Alabama.
The library science program at UA awarded 80 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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