by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 UofSC ranks in comparison to other schools with library science programs.
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UofSC was ranked #8 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for library science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 119 students received their master’s degree in library science from UofSC. This makes it the #14 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's library science program at UofSC make a median salary of $41,474. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,593.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in library science from UofSC. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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