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Library & Information Science at University of Southern Mississippi

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Library & Information Science is one of the majors in the library science program at University of Southern Mississippi.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Southern Miss ranks among other schools offering degrees in library science.

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Library & Information Science Degrees Available at Southern Miss

Southern Miss Library Science Rankings

The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for library science list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Library & Information Science Schools 1
Best Library & Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 1
Best Library & Information Science Graduate Certificate Schools 1
Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools 1
Best Library & Information Science Graduate Degree Schools 1

Popularity of Library Science at Southern Miss

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in library & information science. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in library science from Southern Miss. This makes it the #30 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Library Science from Southern Miss Cost?

$9,618 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Southern Miss Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Southern Miss paid an average of $481 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $397 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,508 $11,508
Fees $110 $110
Books and Supplies $840 $840
On Campus Room and Board $11,664 $11,664
On Campus Other Expenses $4,980 $4,980

Learn more about Southern Miss tuition and fees.

Southern Miss Library & Information Science Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in library science from Southern Miss. About 8% were men and 92% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in library science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 33
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does Southern Miss Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Library Science?

Online degrees for the Southern Miss library science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Southern Miss Online Learning page.

Salary of Library Science Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's library science program at Southern Miss make a median salary of $43,862. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,440.

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Southern Miss Library & Information Science Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 library science majors earned their master's degree from Southern Miss. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss 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 Southern Mississippi with a master's in library science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 66
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 3

Library Science Student Diversity at Southern Miss

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at University of Southern Mississippi.

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