by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. In addition, we cover how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with library science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for library science majors, Rutgers New Brunswick came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 194 students received their master’s degree in library science from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #5 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's library science program at Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $50,890. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all library science graduates with a master's is $42,593.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of library science master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
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