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 UMCP ranks in comparison to other schools with library science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for library science list.
In 2021, 103 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.
Graduates of the master's library science program at UMCP make a median salary of $49,873. 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 University of Maryland - College Park.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 students earned a master's degree in library science from UMCP. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
