by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in library & information science at URI. You can earn it at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #11 out of 59 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates URI among the top schools in the country for library & information science, placing at #11 out of 62 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Library & Information Science Schools | 11 of 62 |
| Best Library & Information Science Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in library & information science at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 55 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island handed out 55 master’s degrees in library & information science.
URI holds a strong position among schools offering library & information science at the master’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 59 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
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 URI were White. About 85% of graduates 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 & information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
URI conferred 55 master’s completions in library and information science in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).