by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Library & Information Science. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Library & Information Science is a major offered under the library science program of study at Appalachian State University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the master’s degree program in library science, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time graduate tuition at Appalachian State was $896 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $237 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for graduate student.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,839 | $18,271 |
| Fees | $3,168 | $3,168 |
The median early career salary of library science students who receive their master’s degree from Appalachian State is $43,000 per year. That is 3% higher than the national average of $41,814.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Appalachian State offers online option in its library science master’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
About 87.5% of the students who received their Master’s in library science in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 83.5%.
Of those students who received a master’s degree at Appalachian State in library science at 2019-2020, none were racial-ethnic minorities*.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Library & Information Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 24 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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