Library Science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with library science programs.Jump to any of the following sections:
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Library Science Degrees Available at UIUC
UIUC Library Science Rankings
The library science major at UIUC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Library 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.
Popularity of Library Science at UIUC
In 2019, 236 students received their master’s degree in library science from UIUC. This makes it the #4 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
UIUC Library Science Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
UIUC Library Science Master’s Program
Of the 236 students who graduated with a Master’s in library science from UIUC in 2019, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 197 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Library Science Majors
Library Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 241 |
Majors Similar to Library Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 925 |
| Communication & Journalism | 603 |
| Education | 581 |
| Psychology | 563 |
| History | 76 |
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References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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