by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in library science at Simmons University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels. At its best it places at #11 out of 61 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Simmons University among the top schools in the country for library science, placing at #11 out of 77 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Library Science Schools | 11 of 77 |
| Best Library Science Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 5 |
The table below lists every degree level available for library science at Simmons University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 266 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 9 |
The library science area of study at Simmons University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration | 277 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Simmons University awarded 266 master’s degrees in library science.
Simmons University ranks competitively among schools offering library science at the master’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 61 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of library science master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of library science master’s degree graduates at Simmons University were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a master’s in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Simmons University awarded 2 doctoral degrees in library science.
Simmons University is not yet ranked for library science at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of library science doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of library science doctoral degree graduates at Simmons University are Asian. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a doctoral in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Simmons University conferred 9 professional certificate degrees in library science.
Simmons University has not been ranked for library science at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of library science professional certificate degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of library science professional certificate degree graduates at Simmons University are White. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a professional certificate in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |