Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SHSU compares to other colleges that offer library science.
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Library Science students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU report a median salary of $58,732 a year. This is higher than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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Among recent graduates, 4% of library science master’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of library science master’s degree graduates at SHSU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master’s in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the library science majors at Sam Houston State University.
This library science program at SHSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 45 |