by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. We've also included details on how URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in library science.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for library science list.
In 2021, 45 students received their master’s degree in library science from URI. This makes it the #41 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's library science program at URI make a median salary of $42,571. 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 University of Rhode Island.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 students earned a master's degree in library science from URI. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at URI 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 Rhode Island with a master's in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
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