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The library science major at UMCP 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.
In 2022, 104 students received their master’s degree in library science from UMCP. This makes it the #17 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 105 library science majors earned their master's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
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 | 105 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 426 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.