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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for library science list.
In 2021, 104 students received their master’s degree in library science from UMCP. This makes it the #17 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
The library science program at UMCP awarded 104 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Library Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 103 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 435 |
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