Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Louisiana State University stacks up against peers offering library & information science.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
Read more about Louisiana State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 13% of library & information science master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of library & information science master’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master’s in library & information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the library & information science majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
The library & information science program at Louisiana State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library and Information Science | 180 |
| Archives/Archival Administration | 86 |
| Children and Youth Library Services | 2 |
Louisiana State University granted 180 degrees in library and information science in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Louisiana State University conferred 86 completions in archives/archival administration in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Louisiana State University conferred 2 degrees in children and youth library services in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%). Some of these were earned through distance education.