Library and Information Science

Library Science

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to develop, organize, store, retrieve, administer, and facilitate the use of local, remote, and networked collections of information in print, audiovisual, and electronic formats and that prepares individuals for professional service as librarians and information consultants.

Numbers at a glance

673rd
Popular nationwide
261
Search Rank on O's List
6
Colleges offer it
62
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
8
Women
54

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Emory & Henry College1
Average private university graduating class: 1 students.

O's Insights on Library and Information Science

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
  • 98% of graduates come from public universities.

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