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 University of Maryland - College Park. 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 UMCP was $1,625 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $731 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for graduate student.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,158 | $29,250 |
| Fees | $1,635 | $1,635 |
The median early career salary of library science students who receive their master’s degree from UMCP is $50,356 per year. That is 20% higher than the national average of $41,814.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. UMCP does offer online classes in its library science master’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMCP Online Learning page.
About 79.1% of the students who received their Master’s in library science in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 83.5%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 16.3% of the library science master’s degrees at UMCP in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 21%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 66 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Library & Information Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 86 |
*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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