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. We've also included details on how Simmons ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in library science.
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The library science major at Simmons is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Library & Information Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 252 students received their master’s degree in library science from Simmons. This makes it the #2 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Simmons was $889 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,208 | $44,208 |
| Fees | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,104 | $17,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
Learn more about Simmons tuition and fees.
Simmons does not offer an online option for its library science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Simmons Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's library science program at Simmons make a median salary of $46,140. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,440.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 281 students earned a master's degree in library science from Simmons. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 208 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 47 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at Simmons University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.