by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in library & information science at Simmons University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels. At its best it places at #10 out of 59 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Simmons University as a strong choice for library & information science, coming in at #10 out of 62 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Library & Information Science Schools | 10 of 62 |
| Best Library & Information Science Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 4 |
The following degree levels are offered in library & information 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Simmons University awarded 266 master’s degrees in library & information science.
Simmons University is a solid choice among schools offering library & information science at the master’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 59 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of library & information science master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of library & information science master’s degree graduates at Simmons University are White. About 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 & information 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 |
Simmons University granted 139 master’s completions in library and information science in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
Simmons University conferred 107 master’s degrees in archives/archival administration in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
Simmons University conferred 20 master’s degrees in children and youth library services in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Simmons University conferred 2 doctoral degrees in library & information science.
Simmons University has not been ranked for library & information science at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of library & information science doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of library & information science doctoral degree graduates at Simmons University are Asian. Roughly 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 & information 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 |
Simmons University granted 2 doctoral completions in library and information science in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Simmons University awarded 9 professional certificate degrees in library & information science.
Simmons University is not yet ranked for library & information science at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of library & information science professional certificate degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of library & information science professional certificate degree graduates at Simmons University were 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 & information 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 |
Simmons University conferred 6 professional certificate completions in children and youth library services in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Simmons University awarded 3 professional certificate degrees in archives/archival administration in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).