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. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in library science.
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The library science major at UW Seattle 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in library & information science.
In 2022, 122 students received their master’s degree in library science from UW Seattle. This makes it the #12 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the UW Seattle library science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's library science program at UW Seattle make a median salary of $48,752. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all library science graduates with a master's is $47,440.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 152 students graduated with a master's degree in library science from UW Seattle. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 4 |
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